EDUCATION FOR PEACE .
An article from Pace e Bene
(Editor’s note: As Pace e Bene coordinates thousands of actions for a culture of peace during the Campaign Nonviolence Action Days between September 21 and October 2 (see CPNN July 17), they propose many opportunities for training by partner organizations as follows.)
Introducing Nonviolence
Participants are introduced to the vision and methods of nonviolence by exploring: the creative power of nonviolence; the dynamics of violence and nonviolence; practices for nonviolent living; tools for communicating nonviolently; and/or the process and effectiveness of principled and strategic nonviolent social change. Examples: Nonviolence 101 Training; Active Nonviolence Introductory Workshop.
Training partners that hold this type of training:
Meta Peace Team, Veterans for Peace, War Resisters League, World Beyond War, Alliance of Community Trainers, Backbone Campaign, DC Peace Team, Association for Active Nonviolence, NVC Academy, Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies, Alternatives to Violence Project, Bay Area NVC, Center for Nonviolent Communication, Giraffe Social Enterprises, Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute, Nonviolent Communication Australia, Peace Factory, Campaign Nonviolence, Metta Center for Nonviolence, Community Peacemaker Teams, Children And Youth For Peace Agency – Sierra Leone, Nonviolence Institute, Children’s Defense Fund, The Non-Violence Project Uganda, Imani Works, Little Friends for Peace, Moose Anger Management and Healing Anger, MahaKaruna, Active Peace, The Circle Works Social Justice Consultants, East Point Peace Academy, Resource Center for Nonviolence, Beautiful Trouble, Catalizador Social
Nonviolent Social Change
These trainings build skills for changing our communities, our society and our world. These programs include trainings on: models of successful nonviolent social change; the philosophy, dynamics, history, and effectiveness of nonviolent action and civil resistance, including nonviolent civil disobedience; concrete strategies for building campaigns and movements; creating a culture of peace and nonviolence; domestic violence advocacy training; and connecting personal, interpersonal and social change. Examples: Nonviolent Action Training; Social Change Skill Building; Nonviolent Cities Training.
Training partners that hold this type of training:
Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies, Backbone Campaign, Metta Center for Nonviolence, Community Peacemaker Teams, Children And Youth For Peace Agency – Sierra Leone, Nonviolence Institute, Children’s Defense Fund, The Non-Violence Project Uganda, Compassionate Listening Oregon, Imani Works, Little Friends for Peace, YWCA of Greater Portland, Moose Anger Management and Healing Anger, The Article 20 Network, Active Peace, The Circle Works Social Justice Consultants, East Point Peace Academy, Resource Center for Nonviolence, Beautiful Trouble, Catalizador Social
Can peace be guaranteed through nonviolent means?
How can the peace movement become stronger and more effective?
Communicating Nonviolently
These trainings focus on applying nonviolence for more effective communication and relationship-building, often with a focus on active listening, I statements, non-defensive approaches, and identifying the needs of both parties. Examples: Nonviolent Communication (NVC); Powerful Non-Defensive Communication (PNDC); Compassionate Listening.
Training partners that hold this type of training:
NVC Academy, New York Center for Nonviolent Communication, Bay Area NVC, Center for Nonviolent Communication, Giraffe Social Enterprises, Nonviolent Communication Australia, Peace Factory, Family Heart Camp, Community Peacemaker Teams, Children And Youth For Peace Agency – Sierra Leone, Nonviolence Institute, Children’s Defense Fund, Center For Building A Culture Of Empathy, The Non-Violence Project Uganda, Compassionate Listening Oregon, Imani Works, Little Friends for Peace, Moose Anger Management and Healing Anger, MahaKaruna, The Circle Works Social Justice Consultants, East Point Peace Academy, Beautiful Trouble, Catalizador Social
Nonviolent Conflict Transformation
Trainings in unarmed peacekeeping, conflict resolution and restorative justice trainings. Examples: Restorative Justice Peace Circles; Nonviolent Trauma Healing; Domestic Peace Team Training; Mediation Training.
Training partners that hold this type of training:
War Resisters League, World Beyond War, Veterans for Peace, Association for Active Nonviolence, Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute, Alternatives to Violence Project, DC Peace Team, Meta Peace Team, Community Peacemaker Teams, Children And Youth For Peace Agency – Sierra Leone, Nonviolence Institute, Children’s Defense Fund, Center For Building A Culture Of Empathy, The Non-Violence Project Uganda, Compassionate Listening Oregon, Imani Works, Little Friends for Peace, Moose Anger Management and Healing Anger, The Article 20 Network, Active Peace, The Circle Works Social Justice Consultants, East Point Peace Academy, Beautiful Trouble, Catalizador Social
Spiritually-Based Nonviolence
These trainings explore nonviolence rooted in the teaching, principles, and practices of specific faith traditions and spiritualities. Examples: Awakening Soulforce; Gospel Nonviolence Training; Engaged Buddhism Workshop.
Training partners that hold this type of training:
NVC Academy, Center for Nonviolent Communication, Metta Center for Nonviolence, Community Peacemaker Teams, Nonviolence Institute, Children’s Defense Fund, Compassionate Listening Oregon, Little Friends for Peace, East Point Peace Academy, Resource Center for Nonviolence
Training for Trainers
These trainings prepare individuals to facilitate nonviolence programming including trainings, workshops, classes, webinars, etc. Examples: Training for Trainers Weekend Workshop.
Training partners that hold this type of training:
Nonviolence Institute, Children’s Defense Fund, Center For Building A Culture Of Empathy, The Non-Violence Project Uganda, Compassionate Listening Oregon, Imani Works, Little Friends for Peace, Moose Anger Management and Healing Anger, MahaKaruna, The Circle Works Social Justice Consultants, East Point Peace Academy, Resource Center for Nonviolence, Beautiful Trouble
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