Pattrice Jones will be talking about her book, Aftershock: Confronting Trauma in a Violent World.

"Aftershock" is about the real war on terror - the struggle for a world in which nobody lives in fear of atrocities perpetrated by human beings. Every day, people who push against violence and injustice or pull for peace and freedom must face their own fears. Many activists also must struggle with "aftershock," the physical and emotional reverberations of frightening, horrifying, or otherwise traumatizing experiences endured in the course of their activism.

With the Republican National Convention coming to the Twin Cities September 1, and activists of all stripes preparing to resist it, this discussion could not come at a better time. If recent convention protests are any indication, police violence against activists could potentially be extreme, and our community must be prepared to provide support in light of the resulting trauma.

Fittingly, Jones' "Aftershock" is intended for aftershocked activists and their allies, as well as for people and organizations that practice high-risk activism. It includes practical tips for individuals, organizations and communities, as well as information about how traumatic events affect our bodies and abilities.

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If you can't make this event, pattrice jones will be at the Animal Rights Coalition on Wednesday July 23:

pattrice jones Workshop
Wednesday, July 23, 7 pm
ARC office, 2615 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
pattrice jones, nationally known ecofeminist educator and activist, and author of Aftershock: Confronting Trauma in a Violent World: A Guide for Activists and Their Allies, will present a workshop for activists focusing on dealing with stress and grief. Admission is free and open to the public. pattrice helps to operate the Eastern Shore Sanctuary in rural Maryland and teaches speech at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. www.animalrightscoalition.com