Cure:PNW • De-escalation & Dialogue

From Chaos to Clarity: Preparing for Dialogue with Power

Portland has carried the weight of decisions and actions by PPB and federal agencies that have fueled chaos—especially around immigration. Many of us have been on the frontlines demanding accountability and justice. These facilitated meetings with Portland Police won’t erase the harm— but they are an opening. This training helps us walk in steady, sharp, and unshakable.

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What you’ll gain

  • Grounded Presence: regulate your body and emotions to face tension without being thrown off balance.
  • Dialogue Tools: speak truth so hard truths can be heard—without losing clarity or boundaries.
  • Collective Readiness: channel outrage into powerful dialogue and show up as a united movement.

Why this matters

Broken systems and violent enforcement don’t only live “out there”—they shape how we enter every room. These meetings are a chance to confront power differently: not by softening, but by being unshakably present, prepared, and clear about why we’re there—especially around immigration and systemic harm.

WhoPortland activists calling out PPB & federal harms, especially around immigration.
When[Insert dates & times]
Where[Insert venue or online link]
CostFree (donations welcome)
FacilitatorsCure:PNW trainers in de-escalation, dialogue & embodied peace
Open the registration form Limited capacity to keep the space focused and practical.
What we’ll practice
Breath & body resets, boundary language, listening for openings (not concessions), framing asks, and staying steady when tension rises.
What this training is not
It is not about minimizing harm or excusing misconduct. It is about bringing effective presence and strategy into tough rooms.
Accessibility & care
Breaks are built-in. Quiet space available. Let us know access needs on the registration form.