INTENT
STATEMENT OF INTENT
Forming a collective of formerly incarcerated people, organizers, scholars, students, and practitioners, we acknowledge the complexity and nuance of navigating hierarchies of power and privilege that exist in society because of capitalism, colonialism, state power, and numerous interconnected systems of oppression. We also know that these forms of power replicate themselves in radical spaces, even when the participants are committed to liberation. As a collective, we cannot guarantee that this free, open to the public event will be a safe space; however, we ask everyone who is showing up to commit to a shared vision of solidarity and collective care.
We have zero tolerance for racism, misogyny, queer/transphobia, ableism, Zionism, fatphobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, or any other form of violence. We support and encourage autonomous action to raise consciousness and co-create a world free from these systems of oppression. Freedom of speech, which allows for the open exchange of ideas, is a core value at UC Law San Francisco. As a learning environment, we never shy away from disagreement. Each member of the Law San Francisco community has the right to present speakers and programs, as well as the right to protest speech. The speakers were invited by UC Law SF Journal of Race and Economic Justice, which is hosting this event. We understand that this talk may prompt sharp disagreement, and we recognize and value the rights of individuals to express their views. But the College will not permit a response or protest that disrupts this event, effectively silencing the invited speakers and preventing them from communicating with the audience. Organizers will not act as police or arbiters of external conflicts; however, the College does reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if their actions are harmful to other participants. Please be mindful of other audience members.
We want everyone who is genuinely interested to feel welcome at this event. Some people may be new to abolition and might not have experience with these conversations. We believe that being open-minded and welcoming helps our movement grow.
If you experience harassment, abuse, assault, or other violence during the event and want support from organizers, please let us know. And if you have specific accessibility needs, please notify us ahead of time and we will do our best to provide resources to meet those needs.
Community Care Agreements
We are committed to having a safe and welcoming symposium. All participants are asked to consider the wellbeing of other attendees, and to abide by these guidelines:
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If you are experiencing symptoms or have recently been exposed to COVID-19 or another communicable disease, please do not attend.
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If you are not aware of any exposure but have recently been in situations involving a high risk of exposure (e.g. crowded spaces), please self-test for COVID-19 before the conference and mask indoors during the conference.