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COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS

Courtesy of USSF NPC and Adrienne Maree Brown

1. Step up, step back-

If you tend to be silent in the group, step up and speak up. If you tend to speak more in the group, step back.

2. Speak from the “I”

Speak from your own experience.

3. Be aware of time

So that we can be efficient with how we use it, and ensure that the agenda is accomplished

4. No oppression here

Just respect.

5. Use the “whoah!”

Stop things if what is discussed or what is going on is unclear.

6. Respect strengths and weaknesses

7. Keep open minds

Keep it simple

8. Start from trust, assume the best

Default to trust that people have the best intention

9. Healthy Conflict and Struggle

With respectful conduct