Teach -in: A Toolkit for Nonviolent Civil Resistance

The International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Program at Arcadia University (Glenside, PA), in partnership with The Peace Center (Langhorne, PA), is hosting a one-day teach-in on practical tools for nonviolent civil resistance on Friday, March 13, 2026. The event, “A Toolkit for Nonviolent Civil Resistance,” will include two, two-hour training sessions and a roundtable discussion with activists from the greater Philadelphia area. Participants will learn strategies and tactics to stay safe, de-escalate conflict during protests and demonstrations, mobilize quickly, strengthen local capacity, and support mutual aid networks. Those who complete the full set of workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the event. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Registration for this event is open to Arcadia University students, alumni, faculty, and staff. We will also welcome participants from other universities and our local community. This event is free to current Arcadia students, faculty, and staff. The registration fee for all other registrants is $30.00.

Space is limited. Please register by completing the following form no later than Monday, March 9, 2026.

Please direct questions about this event to Dr. Ariel Otruba, Interim Program Director of International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), at [email protected]. If the fee presents a barrier, please contact Dr. Otruba to ask about a waiver.

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