At this training you will learn how to:
1. How to create a container for safe freedom of expression
2. Increase awareness of history and role of culture in democracy preservation
3. Teach skills and provide resources in external comms, de-escalation, and community safety
4. Share experiences and build community within the venue industry
5. Identify areas for future focus, training and/or support
About Kim Warnick, Culture Lab Director, WSC
Expert in Cultural Strategy & Violence Prevention. Founder, Here for the Music Campaign, where she trained 3000+ music fans, pros & artists. She implemented dozens of anti-harassment policies and has developed and led on-site response programs, including at Bonnaroo. BA in Sociology (Harvard) and a Master's in Security & Terrorism from the University of Maryland.
About Andrea Marcoccio, Culture Lab Venue Sr. Organizer
CEO, Matchwood Brewing Company. Organizer and former Executive Director with 20+ years of pro-democracy work. Locally, she is a co-founder of Sandpoint Pride, Sandpoint Alliance for Equality, and is a Co-Author of the WSC Culture Lab ID Venue Guide.