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Panel discussion on Transformational Ethical Storytelling (T.E.S.T.) with diverse speakers, emphasising ethical storytelling practices.
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20 Jan 2025

T.E.S.T = Transformational Ethical Story Telling

By Our Race

Discover T.E.S.T., an anti-oppressive framework for ethical storytelling that prioritises the rights and needs of all individuals. T.E.S.T. empowers Story Holders to control their narratives while providing Story Caretakers with principles to ensure safe, ethical storytelling. Explore related resources, including guides and an ethical storytelling video, to deepen your understanding.

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Summary

T.E.S.T. is an anti-oppressive framework which aims to flip the Story Telling balance of power, where each person’s rights and needs - regardless of their race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, health, ability, economic status or background – must be respected. 

Transformational Ethical Story Telling creates safer spaces for Story Holders, empowering them to create, curate & control their stories on their terms. It gives Story Caretakers a framework and principles to work to, to ensure ethical, safe Story Telling. 

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