EMERJ-SafeNow

EMERJ-SafeNow We emphasize self-care as prevention. Care defense, self-defense, but more.We understand the impact of trauma and violence on people and communities.

We understand that ending violence or abuse means addressing, over time, the complex interplay between individual, relationship, community, institution, and societal influences. These influences include the media, social media and the internet as well as unique, societal and cultural influences. Our Approach

Step 1: We collaborate and share information with communities to identify gaps in service

s, skills and resources. Then we strategize together to decide what actions the community wants to take to end violence. Step 2: After we establish goals we work together to create the approach, the specific ways to advance the specific strategy, such as socio-emotional learning, teaching self-defense skills, etc.. Step 3: We collect and evaluate data throughout the entire process to improve and monitor our strategies and approach. This enables us to determine what is effective in reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors. For vulnerable populations at high risk of assault or abuse, children, young adults, people who identify as a woman older adults, people with disabilities, marginalized communities and communities with limited resources, we offer a choice of strategies and skills.

Congrats and thanks to all the facilitators who assisted with the ground fighting class at Friendly House. The participa...
06/04/2023

Congrats and thanks to all the facilitators who assisted with the ground fighting class at Friendly House. The participants left feeling empowered to defend themselves on the ground. My favorite quote from our reflection circle was from our youngest participant: "When I was on the ground, I felt like I could do anything."

03/29/2023

Why can't we leave trans people alone? Let them be who they are, let them live their lives. Let them learn, play sports, and be free. It's so simple. 🏳️‍⚧️

Hey there, Our next self-defense workshop is Saturday, April 1, 2-4 pm  This unique workshop is for all genders  and Des...
03/26/2023

Hey there, Our next self-defense workshop is Saturday, April 1, 2-4 pm This unique workshop is for all genders and Designed to meet the needs of families. Scholarships and sliding scale fee. See the flyer for more info:

Sign-up for our April, Family Self-defense class. April 1, 2-4 pm. See more info below. All genders welcome.
03/12/2023

Sign-up for our April, Family Self-defense class. April 1, 2-4 pm. See more info below. All genders welcome.

Congratulations to all the participants who completed the Care-defense workshop at Friendly House on Jan 14, 2023.  A bi...
01/16/2023

Congratulations to all the participants who completed the Care-defense workshop at Friendly House on Jan 14, 2023. A big thank you to all the instructors who helped to make this workshop a success! Here is a photo of us before the workshop. We forgot to take photos during the workshop. All of the participants broke boards!

Honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King and his work to end racial and economic inequity. You are remembered always, a...
01/16/2023

Honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King and his work to end racial and economic inequity. You are remembered always, along with the many others who worked beside you. Let's continue his legacy by taking action: support a black-owned business, participate in a service or event or donate to a black organization.

We are so grateful to work with the Madres Luchadoras program and the amazing staff at Intiwawa in Arequipa, Peru. Here ...
01/08/2023

We are so grateful to work with the Madres Luchadoras program and the amazing staff at Intiwawa in Arequipa, Peru. Here is a snapshot of our self-defense workshop in the park on December 23. Peruhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/CnFEeajAsge/?=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

IntiWawa shared a post on Instagram: "Agradecemos profundamente a Carolyne y Ray por unirse a nosotros en Perú y ofrecer su última clase de defensa personal a nuestras Mamitas en persona. La clase la hicimos en el Ojo del Milagro, donde las mamitas disfrutaron de una actividad al aire libre y dond...

Holiday Party and Graduation for the Mujeres Luchadoras. It was an honor for EMERJ to present graduation certificates an...
12/24/2022

Holiday Party and Graduation for the Mujeres Luchadoras. It was an honor for EMERJ to present graduation certificates and gifts to the women yesterday. We are so grateful for our partnership with Intiwawa. If you are looking for an important cause or organization to support, put https://www.intiwawa.org at the top of your list!

12/23/2022

EMERJ-Safew has a 2023 Care-defense workshop happening on January 14, 3-5 pm. Details Below.

EMERJ is in Arequipa, Peru working with the Mujeres Luchadoras program. It was exciting to finally meet the mothers in p...
12/23/2022

EMERJ is in Arequipa, Peru working with the Mujeres Luchadoras program. It was exciting to finally meet the mothers in person after working with them for two years online. Here are some pix from our 3 hour workshop.

Help us support Intiwawa. https://www.intiwawa.orgYou can help in many ways sponsor a program or family, purchase handma...
12/22/2022

Help us support Intiwawa. https://www.intiwawa.org
You can help in many ways sponsor a program or family, purchase handmade products by the mothers, or make a donation to help them build a second floor..Here are some pictures of the site and classrooms, as well as the surrounding area where the center is located.

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Portland, OR

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