Digital Library of Nonviolent Resistance

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Spanish-language explanation of affinity groups (grupos de afinidad)

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13 pages

Examples of creative nonviolent methods used by the People's Climate Movement

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2 pages

1973

The Albert Einstein institution released Gene Sharpe’s non-exhaustive list of methods of nonviolent actions. The Institution believes that far too often people struggling for democratic rights and justice are not aware of the full range of methods of nonviolent action. Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a group’s chances of success.

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1971

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The Albert Einstein Institution has prepared this brief glossary to encourage the use of more precise terminology in the field of nonviolent sanctions. Information on terms, nonviolent discipline, steps in a nonviolent campaign, campaign preparation, strategy and power.

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1 pages

Sample agenda for an hour-long session on nonviolence training

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8 pages

Spanish-language explanation of nonviolent direct action, list of nonviolent methods, and a related worksheet

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8 pages

ACT-UP Philadelphia a chapter of the grassroots political group working to end the AIDS pandemic. Through the use of direct action, advocacy, and legislation change. ACT-UP makes it clear that direct action comes with risk. In this handout, they make it known that “some [] will risk arrest. Some [] will participate by leafleting, peacekeeping, or doing support. Each person is an integral part of this Action and every role is equally crucial to the Action. Each of us has the responsibility to determine what we will contribute to the spirit and mood of our presence at the C/D action. We must assess our own physical and emotional needs and act accordingly, not judging ourselves or each other for the choices made. A strength of nonviolent civil disobedience is the opportunity for each person to determine [their] own participation in the Action. The dignity inherent that individual choice empowers the individual and the Action. It also carries responsibility to the Action.” The handout includes information on nonviolent theories, responses, and pre and post-arrest tips in the context of direct action.

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2 pages

Bilingual English and Spanish guide to nonviolent action

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1 pages

Scenarios for role play, quick decisions, and situation analysis scenarios to deescalate conflict during nonviolent actions

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2 pages

Instructions for writing a proposal for a nonviolent direct action

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5 pages

Guides for action leads, logistics leads, marshal leads, marshals, and police liaisons during actions

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23 pages

This is a list of useful skills and experiences for social change activists.

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2 pages

Promotion for an in-depth workshop for nonviolence trainers

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5 pages

1978

Overview of roles and actions of affinity groups.

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1 pages

Overview of roles and actions of affinity groups.

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3 pages

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Introduction to Affinity Groups

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3 pages

1988

Overview of roles and actions of affinity groups.

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2 pages

Overview of roles and actions of affinity groups.

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1 pages

Checklist for the roles of affinity groups, tools for making quick decisions, and preparation for nonviolent action

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1 pages

In a brief handout, Alinsky defines tactics and offers suggestions on how to use tactics against opponents.

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4 pages

Introduction to civilian-based defense (social defence). Social defence is based on the principle that no regime can survive without the passive support or nonresistance of a large fraction of the population. Since civilian-based resistance relies on large sections of the population, it is the nonviolent equivalent of guerilla warfare. Methods of social deterrance include: symbolic actions, intervention and alternative institution, and noncooperation.

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27 pages

2005

Discussion of nonviolent resistance in Palestine

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3 pages

Spanish-language checklist for planning nonviolent action

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1 pages

Guidelines on interacting with police.

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3 pages

1994

Guidelines on interacting with police and the FBI, and what to do if arrested.

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1 pages

Short guide to deescalating conflict

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1 pages

1988

Ghandian nonviolence, or Satyagraha, is composed of certain basic concepts. The American Peace Test, based in Nevada, released a handout outlining the key components of Satyagraha: “Sat,” “Ahima,” and ‘’Tapasya.”

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1 pages

1992

Augsburger takes a cultural approach to the typology of conflict. The goal of this study is to both sensitize and desensitize the reader. The desensitization of our common sense about conflict (common sense is the expression of our particular cultural pool of assumptions) is necessary if we are to understand another culture's • process "interpathically" — that Is, if we are to perceive and experience another culture's content and context from within while coming from without. The sensitization of our "uncommon senses" about conflict invites us to learn from another culture as well as respect It. We have much to gain from each other. Every culture can be our teacher in some respect, offering some new perspective from the surprising and amazing disequilibrium that occurs on the boundary.

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4 pages

1991

Overview of civil disobedience.

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