Intro to Power, Privilege, Oppression, and Allyship
This is the packet that action campers receive prior to Action Camp to ensure a basic understanding of issues being discussed at Action Camp.
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Action Camp: Safe Space Guidelines
This is a list generated by 2007 Action Camp participants of guidelines for creating a safe space throughout the week.
Board Roles & Responsibilities - Director Duties - Video
Co-ops, like many non-profits, often have their board members come from a layperson background. While we typically use this as a strength, allowing for ordinary people to become involved and gain skills through service to their community, there are certain duties which are nearly universally required of board members. Fortunately, these duties are common-sense enough that they are approachable by anyone.
Sexual Harassment Flowchart
Flowchart from Berkeley Student Cooperative. "When a member feels harrassed," they should...
Action Camp Notes: Creating Comfortable Spaces for People of Color
Participants at 2007 Anti-Oppression Action Camp compiled this list of Action Steps.
Basic Co-op Maintenance Tips
Co-ops have a responsibility to maintain safe, warm, and attractive living spaces for their members. This PDF will help your co-op identify issues that already exist and suggest some basic ways to deal with them.
BSC Member Demographics Surveys & Results
In 2012, the Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC) performed a survey of the socio-demographics of its entire membership. The survey had an overall response rate of 73% (1,256 members). The survey document, the survey results, and multiple presentations/ analyses of the survey results are attached. The BSC intends to conduct on a periodic basis in order to have more definitive data on their membership over time.
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Nonviolent Communication
This packet is full of useful tools for learning about and practicing nonviolent communication. This resource was created by: The Center for Nonviolent Communication (www.cnvc.org), 5600 San Francisco Rd. NE Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87109, Tel: +1.505.244.4041. "We share our material freely and we appreciate donations. A contribution that reflects your appreciation of what we offer and the value you receive will be used to further the development and distribution of Nonviolent Communication.
Action Camp Notes: Class Issues in Co-ops
This is a list of Class Issues and Proposed Action Steps compiled by 2007 Action Camp participants.
Safe Space Guidelines
These guidelines were created by 2007 Action Camp participants and are very adaptable for your co-op meetings.