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“Know Your Rights” Trainers’ Training

The ACLU of Colorado Speakers’ Bureau will hold a “Know Your Rights” trainers’ training on Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 pm at 303 E. 17th Ave in Denver.

We’ll introduce new “Know Your Rights” manuals and materials and give instruction on how to lead a basic “Know Your Rights When Dealing with Law Enforcement” training.  Anyone who has been trained can lead a basic “Know Your Rights” training, legal background is not required.

Also on July 31st, we’ll run through our plan and curriculum for Constitution Day on September 17th.  Constitution Day is an annual event when ACLU speakers, staff, and volunteers visit classrooms to teach civics and the Bill of Rights to students.

July 31st Tentative Agenda 

5:30 p.m.  Welcome, Introductions, and Refreshments

5:45 – 6:30 p.m.  Know Your Rights Training

6:30 – 7:00 p.m.  Constitution Day Instructor Training

To RSVP, email MAsakawa@aclu-co.org.





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