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Breaking Silence:
​Unpacking Power, Perception, and Bias


Stacey Mann & Jarrett King, UNSILENCE

August 15, 2018


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Conference Agreements:

Stay ENGAGED
Expect to experience DISCOMFORT
Speak your TRUTH
Expect / Accept NON-CLOSURE

Step-up, then Step back.


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Social Emotional Check-in Stations


CPS Social Emotional Learning (SEL) specialists
are available in Rooms 206 and 226
anytime during the conference,
for individual and group support


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what is UNSILENCE?

​Unsilence breaks taboos and lifts voices
to illuminate stories of human rights
and ignite action against injustice.

We create empowering learning experiences
for youth, the public, educators, and community leaders,
to spark dialogue, support critical thinking, and
build empathy to inspire healing and social change.


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who are we?​

​

​STACEY MANN 
(@smanny)

i am...   a designer, educator, learning scientist

i work with...   museums, cultural organizations, teachers



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JARRETT KING
(@MrJarrettKing)

i am...   a storyteller, educator, performer

​i work with...   students, teachers, arts organizations


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when was the last time
you couldn't talk about something
that was important to you?



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HOW TO NAVIGATE
​TOUGH CONVERSATIONS



how can we prepare
for tough conversations?

◆ ​ stay up-to-date on organizational disclosure policies
◆ ​ stay up-to-date on community support services
◆ ​ if someone shares a personal experience of abuse or violence, help them get support 

what are your agreed upon
guidelines for dialogue?

(these may include...)
◆ ​ use “I” statements (we can only speak for ourselves)
◆ ​​ listen and allow space for everyone to contribute
◆ ​ trust that others are sharing with good intentions
◆ ​ accept and expect discomfort, anxiety, and frustration
◆  ​it’s okay to make mistakes
◆ ​ don’t expect to solve everything
◆ ​ celebrate small wins


what are some personal best practices
to follow when we have tough conversations?

◆ ​ be informed; do your research
◆ ​​ ask open and genuine questions
◆ ​ practice active listening
◆  ​demonstrate empathy for others
◆ ​ avoid pressuring anyone to disclose personal experiences
◆ ​​ avoid comparing one person’s pain with another

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  • ABOUT
    • WHAT WE DO
    • OUR VALUES >
      • FRAMEWORK
      • GUIDING PRINCIPLES
      • HUMAN RIGHTS
    • OUR PEOPLE
    • 10 YEAR REPORT
    • CONTACT US
  • EXPERIENCES
    • INTERACTIVE FEATURES >
      • THE SISTERHOOD
      • OXYGEN
      • TOMORROW
      • THE 19TH WINDOW
      • HIDDEN PAGES
      • I SAW EVERYTHING
      • THE SON
      • IN OTHER PEOPLE'S HANDS
      • SECRETS
    • OVERLAPPING TRIANGLES
    • POETRY & STORIES >
      • I BELIEVE YOU
      • FAIRY TALE
      • BEDTIME STORIES
      • THE 'S' WORD
      • BRIAN
      • INTO MY ARMS
      • HAND HOLDING
      • SOUNDLESS ROAR
      • GHOSTS OF AUSCHWITZ
      • SOMETHING MISSING AT TREBLINKA
      • NEVER HEARD
      • TRAIN
    • THE MAJOR LIFT
    • EDUCATION RESOURCES >
      • THE 19TH WINDOW GUIDE
      • HIDDEN PAGES GUIDE
      • I SAW EVERYTHING GUIDE
      • THE SON GUIDE
      • TRAIN READERS GUIDE
      • TOMORROW GUIDE
      • HAND HOLDING GUIDE
  • COMMUNITY
    • PAST PROGRAMS & PARTNERS
    • PROGRAM INQUIRIES
    • HELP & SUPPORT