Recently, in Oakland and throughout this country, there have been many discussions about the merits of nonviolence. However, there are a lot of misunderstandings about what people mean by the term “nonviolence.”

It is much more than simply “not being violent.” It is an active, aggressive force for personal and social change.

Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice hopes to change this when, in collaboration with the Positive Peace Warrior Network and the East Bay Nonviolent Action Network, it hosts "Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation - a Two-Day Introductory Workshop" for the community.

During this workshop, participants will study the nature of human conflict, the roots of violence, the principles of nonviolence and the “six steps of Kingian Nonviolence,” which will discuss the role of direct action, education, negotiation and other steps critical in movement building.

Workshop trainers:    

1. Kazu Haga, Level II Kingian Nonviolence Trainer, Program Director of the Peace Development Fund and co-founder of CURYJ
2. Lori LeChien Level II Kingian Nonviolence Trainer, Paulo Freire Freedom School

If You Go

Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation - Two-Day Introductory Workshop

What: Kingian Nonviolence is a framework for transforming and reconciling conflict that was developed out of the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the organizing strategies of the Civil Rights Movement. This training will address strategies and principles on how to respond to both interpersonal conflict as well as larger social conflicts.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-26  

Where: Oakland - Details will be sent after registration

Registration: Click HERE to register.

Cost: In order to make this workshop accessible to all, there is no registration fee. However, voluntary sliding-scale donations will be requested to cover the expenses of the training. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Extras: Please bring your own lunch.