Resist Violence

a pedagogy rooted in nonviolent action

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College students are at a critical juncture in their lives as they solidify their own values and ideas about the world. While student success improves when students deal with serious issues that are affecting them, many educators are reluctant to address violence for fear of leaving students overwhelmed or divided by controversial topics in the classroom. Through using an approach that integrates critical thinking,  media literacy and artistic expression, we are developing a pedagogy that allows students to deepen their insights into the problem of violence, including how it affects 

their own lives,  while also gaining a profound understanding of why their own behavior matters. By bringing art into more research-based courses and critical thinking into more creative spaces, we are finding ways to build unexpected openings to new ideas. This helps to reduce the potential for angry exchanges, while providing our students with the tools and commitment to engage in everyday acts of nonviolence. We invite you to explore this website and its diverse resources or contact us to join a community of practice to work with us to further develop and evaluate this pedagogy.

Examples of Student Work

Archive

Our archive of student work may help fill your classroom with critical thoughts about nonviolent action. We encourage you to consult it.

NEWS

Consult our newsletter and blog for more information regarding current publications, events and community of practice updates.

Modules

Our module homepage can provide a foundation for navigating through our resources and ideas for the classroom.

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us and we will respond in a timely manner.

Foundational Resources

We've compiled a few key resources that can help you explore some concepts related to violence and nonviolence.

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