Unarmed Civilian Protection

UCP is an effective, nonviolent strategy for protecting civilians directly and reducing violence in conflict situations. This training equips participants with the skills they need to be part of an ongoing neighborhood safety team. Participants are trained to use nonviolent and compassionate methods to protect other civilians from violence, deter parties from carrying out threats of violence, and support local efforts to build peace. Skills learned can be used in many situations and settings, including but not limited to political demonstrations, accompaniment of those in danger, neighborhood conflicts, and international conflicts.

Presenter: Eli McCarthy, Ph.D. Georgetown University professor in Justice and Peace Studies, Theology and Religious Studies

Becoming Nonviolent Peacebuilders is a multi-day series of training workshops designed for students, faculty, staff, and broader community members to develop constructive nonviolent skills. These workshops are being offered in conjunction with the Catholic Nonviolent Initiative, a program of Pax Christi International, which is a global movement dedicated to promoting active nonviolence as a core principle of the Gospel. By fostering a culture of peace, justice, and reconciliation, these workshops strive to cultivate the skills necessary to heal and transform both human relationships and our planet. Topics to be explored throughout the trainings include: nonviolent communication, active bystander intervention, restorative justice, unarmed civilian defense, and developing strategic nonviolent campaigns.

Sponsored by ILA and Presented by The Faith, Peace, and Justice Program.

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Lunch will be served. Register to attend

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