In this category, the term nonviolence refers to the theory and practice of making social or political change using methods that exclude violence, and should not to be confused with anti-violence, crime prevention or pacifism. Organizations (43) Publications (8) 1. Nonviolence Works - Aims to "popularise and promote the power of nonviolence" through a quarterly webzine, community forums and provision of information on how nonviolence works. 2. A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict - PBS documentary on the use of nonviolent power to confront oppression and authoritarian rule during the 20th century. Features production information, using the video in the classroom, TV listings, and ordering information. 3. Class of Nonviolence - Readings from an eight session class which uses classics in peace and justice literature to teach peacemaking. 4. Gandhi TODAY - Articles, news, and message board focusing on the Gandhian concept of nonviolence and the difficult task of applying this concept to the present violence-based society. 5. Let's Do the Unexpected - Gathers and disseminates information about the efficacy of nonviolence. Poster, case histories, articles, and links to related sites. 6. Mark Shepard's Nonviolence Page - Writings and resources on Mahatma Gandhi, nonviolence, and alternative economics. Features three books by this author, that can be read or ordered online. 7. New England Nonviolence Trainers Network - Network of nonviolence trainers throughout New England. Provides opportunities for nonviolence trainers to share skills and resources, and learn new methods of training. 8. Nonviolence - NodeWorks Encyclopedia - Article from NodeWorks Encyclopedia, the free encyclopedia. 9. Nonviolence Web - A directory of many of the United States' most dynamic peace and nonviolence organizations. Contains articles, links, and commentary on issues. 10. nonviolencehelp - Nonviolence resources for trainers and activists. Information on theory and practice of nonviolent social change, case studies and training agendas. 11. Resources Advancing Initiatives for Nonviolence - Non-profit organization dedicated to developing resources that explore the creativity and spirituality of active nonviolence. Stories of the power of nonviolence, RAIN initiatives, resources, and mailing list sign-up. 12. Training for Change - Nonprofit peace group run by Quaker activist George Lakey trains activists around the world to spread tools of democratic, nonviolent change. Workshops, staff, news, articles, and registration information. 13. Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research - Nonviolence Forum - Presents a collection of articles, analyses and reports which highlight the contemporary relevance of nonviolence. Includes related links, philosophical, conceptual and historical aspects on nonviolence and the role of leading proponents, activists and theoreticians in the field.

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