Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) Training
Time & Location
About The Event
Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) Training
February 10th, 2018, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Brattleboro Food Co-op community room
TRAINERS: Cate Woolner & Carol Lewis of Sugar Shack Alliance
Participating in this training does not mean you plan to risk arrest while involved in a non-violent direct action. It is important for all of us in the environmental, social justice, racial & gender equality, peace, and democracy movements to be well-versed in non- violence. In addition to risking arrest, we need to consider all the roles necessary to make our efforts successful, including being a support person, a legal, police or media liaison.
Workshop Goals Include: 
- To understand and become inspired by the spirit and history of non-violent direct action
- To prepare for participation in non-violent action that may be necessary as time goes on
- To deepen connections and build stronger community among activists in the region To explore the role of privilege and power in risking arrest
- To consider joining an existing affinity group, or creating a new one
The workshop is free. Though not required, a donation of $5-$20 would be most appreciated as our way of thanking our volunteer trainers and covering the cost of materials.
- Bagels, muffins, scones, croissants, fruit, coffee & tea will be available throughout the day. For lunch, bring your own, eat in the Co-op Café, or elsewhere in town.
- There are only 25 places, and some have already been taken. So it is advisable to register early.
- Contact: Tim 802.869.2141 or bereal@vermontel.net.
Registering means you plan to attend barring an emergency and that you commit to the entire day.