NEWSLETTER July, 2018
RESILIENCE FOR JUSTICE AND HEALING: A SUMMER PHOTO VOICE WORKSHOP BY LA TANYA JENIFOR SUBLETT As a survivor of police violence, resilience, justice, and healing are words that have been very important in every aspect my life. It isn‘t always an easy process to get over or to get through the trauma that violence causes. However, we do just that, we get through it, we survive. But If we really think about it, we do more than survive. We bounce back, we keep it moving, trying not to miss a step. What is it that causes that, and what do we call it. Some call it hope. We hope that things will get better so we keep moving day by day. I call it RESILIENCE! It's that fire inside that tells us, "dont give up." It's the beauty, the joy that we experience when we hear a baby laughing, a butterfly cross our path or a perfect rainbow. We just know that we are going to make. That's why I am so excited to be a part of Chicago Torture Justice Center's Resilience for Justice & Healing Summer Photo Voice Project. This project will give participants the opportunity to focus on the joy, strength, and beauty in our lives and neighborhoods instead of the trauma. No matter what is going on in life we need to always be reminded of the good and embrace that strength and RESILIENCE that keeps us moving. Take just a few minutes today and remind yourself that you have more than survived, you've remained steadfast and resilient. Mark your calendar for August 25th when all powerful images collected by participants of the Photo Voice Project will be exhibited and celebrated at the Experimental Station in Hyde Park.
VOICES FROM THE INSIDE By: C.R. Santos If you have words, stories and arts you want to share from behind the prison walls, please write to us at: Chicago Torture Justice Center, 641 W. 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60621.
"A tree is a symbol of strength, endurance, and it shows a cycle oftime. A little like us - the imprisoned."
INTRODUCING NEW RESOURCE: The Chicago Torture Justice Center’s Illustrated Guide to Surviving Police Violence: How to Stay Connected, Get Support, and Keep it Real When Dealing with the Cops As most communities of color are highly (and unjustly) policed, people who have experienced police violence either directly or indirectly cannot often avoid any interaction with police officers. This tool helps individuals learn skills and tactics to stay connected to themselves and others when interacting with the police. Hard copies are available at the Center, and the guide can also be downloaded from our website, www.chicagotorturejustice.org. A huge thanks to Peregrine, the artist and healer who helped design and develop this amazing guide!