De-escalation Training Tue 11/05 6:30-8:30pm GMT Learn the basics of De-escalation rooted in Nonviolent Communication. How might you de-escalate a tense situation with someone who disagrees with you but is in dialogue with you? How might you de-escalate with very angry or drunk people in protest situations? How might you authentically express your motivation for being involved in Animal Rebellion? Come and learn and expand into empathic connection with those who might disagree or want to disrupt you. This session is an Intro to NVC De-escalation skills, for use during Animal Rebellion actions and for use in other social change movements utilising NVDA to support these movements to cultivate a stronger culture of nonviolence. Skills learnt are of use in[…]

Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAucu-pqD4jG9HVpurAA8qcHS5VYlSp7ACc You are encouraged to pre-read the materials prior to the session but this is not a requisite to join. The more important thing is turning up and join the conversation. Prior to each session you will receive an email with a short list of key points from the reading to allow everyone to engage with discussions. In this session we will discuss the essay: Unravelling the animal industrial complex You can get the ebook here and paperback here If cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch with us at bookclub@animalrebellion.org About the book Five Essays for Freedom: A political primer for animal advocates Animal liberationist and emerging avant-garde theorist, Kristy Alger, provides a scathing,[…]