TRAININGS

Together we can end Political violence

Whether you or your group have experienced a threat or intimidation, you’re part of a group that is at high risk, or are concerned about political violence, we’re here to help you prepare so that you can stay safe and build support through creative action.

Our free trainings help you:

  • Better understand how political violence can show up in your own communities.

  • Learn how to identify and undermine political violence.

  • Awaken imagination about how we might respond in the face of threats or acts of political violence.

  • Develop skills and strategies to make political violence backfire and grow our power to end political violence.

Start here

Gather your people and watch this 90 minute introduction to making political violence and repression backfire that we did with Indivisible.

Then use the form below to request a tailored workshop, coaching, or accompaniment.

2026 Virtual Training Schedule

Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence: Elections Edition 

Learn the foundations of preventing and responding to political violence and repression throughout this election season, from now through certification in January. Sign up for one of the training dates below: 

  • Thursday, September 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET / 3:30 - 5:30 pm PT ~Register here

  • Thursday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET / 3:30 - 5:30 pm PT ~ Register here

[Training of Trainers] Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence: Elections Edition

Skill up to train others and organize your community on responding to political repression and violence throughout and after the midterm elections season. This training will be offered twice, and no previous experience with the HOPE curriculum is required. Apply for one of the following dates below. 

Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence: Post-Elections Debrief

This special training will incorporate the HOPE backfire framework while also providing attendees with tools for embodied crisis response and community care during high stakes situations. 

  • Wednesday, December 9 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET / 3:30 - 5:30 pm PT ~ Register here

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The goal backfire is to turn political violence into a turning point for freedom, dignity, and justice.  

When the actions of those who enable, incite, and enact political violence actions are counterproductive for them,
their actions can be said to backfire.

The costs imposed on perpetrators can take two forms:

  • Direct losses—including a loss of political support, a loss of social standing, economic losses, and in some cases being held legally accountable.

  • Increasing support, power, and mobilization for campaigns for freedom, dignity, and justice.

Let us know How can we help

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