Tools Below is our toolbox of tool topics. Click to reveal tools that correspond with the categories you select. Show Filters 3rd Party Nonviolent Intervention De-escalation & Peacekeeping Direct Action Diversity & Anti-Oppression Energizers & Games Meeting Facilitation Online Training Tools Organizing & Strategy Team Building Training FundamentalsFiltersTypeArticleTraining ToolLanguageEnglishSpanish Search Spectrum of Peacework Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionWhile third-party nonviolent intervention and other peace team work is becoming more common, it's still a challenge: how to explain our work to others? Internationally, the framing of peacebuilding, peacemaking and peacekeeping is widely used. This tool helps fieldworkers relate that framework to their actual work in the field.Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishPeripheral Vision Milling Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionParticipants practice expanding their vision and paying attention to what's around them. It's a quick skill development tool.Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishPantomime for Three Applications of Nonviolent Action Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionThree applications of nonviolent action: social change, social defense, third-party nonviolent intervention. How are they different? How does TPNI differ from the other types -- and how does that different show up in the field? This exercise addresses those questions.Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishConfidence in the Face of Violence Series Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionHow to help participants handle their anxiety about entering a violent confrontation? This tool is designed to walk participants through a series of increasing challenges to help them gain confidence in working in violent settings, to stay more aware in the midst of physical conflict.Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishEnlisting Allies Tag Team Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionWhat to do when confronted with a crowd ready to riot or an imminent police invasion? Well, if you're alone or only in a small group: get allies! In this exercise participants get to practice enlisting allies rapidly through quick glances and trying different techniques.Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishDeterrence Relay Race Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionDiversity & Anti-OppressionHere's a new tool designed by Training for Change that's being picked up around the world. It's goal: To give participants an insight into Third Party Nonviolent Intervention through participation in a scenario based on a real-life situation -- and still be lively! (Has been used in groups ranging from middle-school to college students to professional peace team organizations.)Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishThree Applications – Relay Race Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionIn nonviolent action there are three applications: social change, social defense and third-party nonviolent intervention. Different movements may utilize different techniques depending on which of these applications they use. In this interactive teaching tool, we make use of "relay races" to assist participants to better understand these applications. Great for introduction to nonviolence, or a strategic planning workshop!Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishPresence Skills Arena Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionUse role-plays in your training? This skills arena gives participants maximum practice and feedback repeatedly. Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishIntelligence Collection Drill Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionThis drill teaches security skills/concepts, cultural sensitivity, information and threat analysis, and decision-making. It's an energetic tool as the team gathers information to uncover whether it's becoming a target by the government in this extended role-play.Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishGummy Bear Exercise Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionA major way to reduce burnout is to prepare people for the stresses, especially the stress of returning home after work away from home. This is a way to visualize issues of stress/trauma in the field and dealing with re-entry -- and with gummy bears! It is used for groups internationally, but can be adapted to most any setting where stress is a factor.Type :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishAccompaniment Role-Plays Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionLooking for some role-play ideas for teaching accompaniment or intervention for unarmed bodyguards? Here are some ideas we collected for our training manualType :Training ToolLanguage :EnglishReview of Activities Topic:3rd Party Nonviolent InterventionDe-escalation & PeacekeepingDirect ActionOrganizing & StrategyActivists know to act. But they may not create the space to reflect. Reflection without action is impotent; but action without reflection is aimless. This tool gives participants a structured way to review “what they have been up to” – it’s a great intro to sessions on strategy, a simple tool, and a great way to catch themes carrying a group. Place this tool early in a strategy workshop to get a diagnostic read on the issues and struggles in the group.Type :Training ToolLanguage :English