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Networking and Community Building for Nonviolent Communication in the United States | Networking and Community Building for Nonviolent Communication in the United States | ||
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| + | [[Compassion In Action]] is a 3 day conference. | ||
Friday, June 30 - Sunday, July 2, 2006 at | Friday, June 30 - Sunday, July 2, 2006 at | ||
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== What is the purpose? == | == What is the purpose? == | ||
| − | The conference is a strategy to help support NVC communities | + | The 3 day conference is a strategy to help spread and support NVC communities |
| + | in the US. | ||
* Develop culture where conflict is not seen as a problem, but as part of the natural flow. | * Develop culture where conflict is not seen as a problem, but as part of the natural flow. | ||
* Mentor new communities by older communities | * Mentor new communities by older communities | ||
| − | ** 501c(3) | + | ** settup up 501c(3) |
** hiring | ** hiring | ||
** what goes into an intro training packet | ** what goes into an intro training packet | ||
| − | Also address how to | + | Also address how to be a part of a global community |
| − | == What is the | + | == What is on the events program? == |
We will utilize [[Open Space]] Technology to maximize | We will utilize [[Open Space]] Technology to maximize | ||
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| − | [[Compassion In Action Sample Sessions | Samples]] of possible sessions | + | [[Compassion In Action Sample Sessions | Samples]] of possible sessions include: |
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| + | * education initiatives | ||
| + | * restorative justice | ||
| + | * NVC & research | ||
| + | * Prisons | ||
| + | * NVC & money | ||
== How to register? == | == How to register? == | ||
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[http://www.baynvc.org BayNVC] is handling | [http://www.baynvc.org BayNVC] is handling | ||
[http://www.baynvc.org/calendar/view_entry.php?id=CD1004&date=20060629 registration] | [http://www.baynvc.org/calendar/view_entry.php?id=CD1004&date=20060629 registration] | ||
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| + | == Who is this for? == | ||
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| + | Trainers, event organizers, organization staff | ||
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| + | == Why does it say "United States"? Why limit the scope? == | ||
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| + | Because there are many NVC initiatives elsewhere, but none focusing on US. | ||
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| + | == How much does it cost? == | ||
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| + | The room and board are included in the conference price. | ||
| + | The ensure accurate representation, the pricing is only listed | ||
| + | on the [http://www.baynvc.org/calendar/view_entry.php?id=CD1004&date=20060629 registration] | ||
| + | page. | ||
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| + | == Can I get a cheaper price by staying at a friend's place nearby? == | ||
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| + | We'd like to find a way to meet your need for ease and inclusion | ||
| + | in the community. With three days of conference time to connect | ||
| + | and build, we'd like to understand your needs better to see if there | ||
| + | is a way to address them in a way which also permits you to stay | ||
| + | onsite with the group. | ||
Revision as of 00:24, 6 February 2006
Compassion In Action - Networking and Community Building for Nonviolent Communication in the United States
Contents
What, when and where is it?
Compassion In Action is a 3 day conference.
Friday, June 30 - Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Mills College in Oakland, California.
What is the purpose?
The 3 day conference is a strategy to help spread and support NVC communities in the US.
- Develop culture where conflict is not seen as a problem, but as part of the natural flow.
- Mentor new communities by older communities
- settup up 501c(3)
- hiring
- what goes into an intro training packet
Also address how to be a part of a global community
What is on the events program?
We will utilize Open Space Technology to maximize choice and learning for the group. (From registration page)
Samples of possible sessions include:
- education initiatives
- restorative justice
- NVC & research
- Prisons
- NVC & money
How to register?
BayNVC is handling registration
Who is this for?
Trainers, event organizers, organization staff
Why does it say "United States"? Why limit the scope?
Because there are many NVC initiatives elsewhere, but none focusing on US.
How much does it cost?
The room and board are included in the conference price. The ensure accurate representation, the pricing is only listed on the registration page.
Can I get a cheaper price by staying at a friend's place nearby?
We'd like to find a way to meet your need for ease and inclusion in the community. With three days of conference time to connect and build, we'd like to understand your needs better to see if there is a way to address them in a way which also permits you to stay onsite with the group.
