Nonviolent Direct Action & Civil Disobedience Training

Where:  Community Room, Wildflower Church, 1314 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704, USA (map)

When            Sat, March 25, 1:30pm—6:00pm

 

    Learn about nonviolent direct action and civil disobedience for protests and strategic campaigns, primarily for activists of beginner and intermediary experience levels). The training will focus on how to plan and execute safe, effective, and strategic non-violent direct actions. This training is not just for people willing to risk arrest; there are many  important support roles when taking action, so we hope you will come even if you are unwilling to risk arrest in a civil disobedience action This training is being organized by activists with 350-Austin, Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ), Texas Drought Project, Texas Climate Action, WildEarth Climate Action Team (Wildflower Church), and more. We are motivated by a goal of growing our community networks and capacities to take action for defending our city, state, communities/neighbors, with strength and solidarity. A $10 donation is requested to help cover our costs, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds. The size of the training will need to be a minimum of 20 persons up to a maximum of 50. To register,  please fill out this form at:  Austin Texas Nonviolent Direct Action & Civil Disobedience Training  

   For any further or last-minute information,  contact Susan Lippman, 512 810 0236.