Follow up information for people who have completed the NVDA course

Hello Rebels!

Thank you so much for coming to the Nonviolent Direct Action training workshop. It is one of the foundations that you need to be a part of XR and we hope that you found it informative and thought-provoking.

As promised, here is a list of all the information mentioned throughout the session, plus some extra resources.

This is a very comprehensive resource; please take your time working through it. Or you can find the element that intrigues you and dive right in.

Training Material

• Essential Slides for Participants (may take a few moments to download)

  • Essential Slides for Participants
    

  • Script Sections for Participants (may take a few moments to download)

  • This is the document of links that we shared in the session in case you didn't get a chance to save it.

  • Here’s what we aim to do in XR UK in 2024: What next?

  • Upcoming Events

  • Information on campaigns, events, local groups, community groups and resources.

  • Sign up here for the latest XR news.

  Or just scroll down to the bottom of theany page of any of the pages on our website to sign up for our newsletter.

Telegram

We often use Telegram which is a phone and desktop app. To download the Telegram app - go to either the App Store (iPhone) or the Play store (Android) and search for Telegram, download it and create your account. You will then be able to click on the links below and join the suggested groups.

For key UK-wide messages on actions and rebellions:
Rebellion Broadcast

For key UK-wide messages on talks, training & workshops, and internal information:
Movement Broadcast

If you want to rebel online:
Digital Rebellion

Key Reading

• How Things Change: readings videos and resources

Know your Rights

This is the latest guide from XR

• To find out more about the UK legal risks and implications of protests from Informed Dissent and Green and Black Cross
• For Scotland see SCALP

Further talks, training & workshops mentioned in the session

• Please visit the XR UK Website Events page to find out about all talks and training sessions
• Talks and trainings may also be provided by local groups. They are advertised in many places online so keep an eye on XR Regional websites and XR Facebook pages.
• If you cannot make it to any of the Zoom sessions check out our Rebellion Academy for on-demand, interactive content on everything to do with XR.

Deescalation training. Nonviolence is one of the core principles of XR and being able to deescalate situations and maintain nonviolent protests is essential. Check out the Embedding Nonviolence Facebook page

Oppression, movement building and our relationship as activists. OMBRA is an online, interactive workshop exploring how movements can be divided when oppression is not addressed. It offers practical tools to heal these divisions when they affect our relationships as activists.

Self-Organising System. In XR we use a Self-Organising Systems approach. It allows us to co-ordinate at any scale in a highly organised way without anyone being in charge. It also allows us to be autonomous while remaining accountable and not taking power over others. It is designed to survive the upheavals of changing circumstances and government intervention. How does SOS work? How are decisions made? Keep an eye on the XR UK Website Events page (see link above) or your regional channels for SOS workshops. 

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to rebel with us, we hope to see you on the streets sometime soon.

We wish you well on your rebel journey.

In love and rage

The NVDA team