Nonviolence 4 Equality

This four part outline describes a self-administered training in nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.

“Introduction to Nonviolence” — An introduction to key terms used by Gandhi and the “Soul Force” eight-step process of nonviolence.

“Introduction to Action Planning” — An introduction to basic theory of organizing nonviolent direct action as presented in the Ruckus Action Planning Manual, including sections covering the Functions of a Direct Action, the Symbolic Nature of a Direct Action, and Action Development. This section concludes with a link to noted theorist Gene Sharp’s 198 Methods of Nonviolent Direct Action.

“NVCD Planning Tools” — Includes a wealth of planning tools encompassing key functional areas in planning a nonviolent direct action:

• Operational & Tactical (Action Planning Pointers, Action Planning Checklist, Civil Disobedience Guidelines)
• Logistics (Logistics and Planning Pointers,  Peacekeeping)
• Communications (Ruckus Media Manual, Checklist for Effective Direct Action Media, Media Pointers, Other Media Resources, SpinProject tutorials Developing Relationships With Reporters and News Releases)

“The Pledge to Nonviolence (.PDF) — Historically, there have been a variety of iterations of Gandhi’s original pledge to nonviolence. Additionally, some groups opt to use “affirmations” because the term “pledge” runs contrary to deeply held religious beliefs of many nonviolent adherents. This particular iteration is based on one used by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and modified by Soulforce, Inc. in 2003. (http://www.soulforce.org/article/291)