Kingian Nonviolence Trainings
CTCN has engaged thousands of individuals throughout Connecticut and beyond in the philosophy and strategies of Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation. Our programs are designed to bridge racial, social, economic, and generational divides, offering comprehensive Leadership Training in Kingian Nonviolence for people of all ages.
Utilizing our internationally recognized curriculum, co-authored by the legendary civil rights leader Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., and David Jehnsen, we provide nonviolence training and Kingian certification to a wide range of individuals, groups, and organizations. This includes civic leaders, educators, students, social workers, ex-offenders, activists, and artists, among others. Through these initiatives, we aim to foster a culture of nonviolence and just peace in the communities we serve.
All trainings offered by CTCN are adapted from and follow the Kingian Nonviolence Leaders Manual (LaFayette & Jehnsen, 1995). This curriculum has been taught nationally and internationally for nearly 50 years, providing a strong framework for understanding and practicing nonviolence. By adhering to these established principles, our trainings equip individuals and organizations with the essential tools for effective conflict reconciliation and proactive strategies for community engagement.
What is Kingian NonViolence?
Kingian Nonviolence is a multidisciplinary body of knowledge rooted in the philosophy and methodology of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. It teaches individuals and communities how to address conflict without resorting to violence. This framework for conflict reconciliation and mediation can be applied to various aspects of daily life.
Participants in our programs learn to:
- Analyze and identify different forms of conflict
- Learn the Six Principles and Six Steps of Nonviolence social change
- Gain a historical perspective on significant nonviolence campaigns that have transformed laws in the United States
- Develop cooperative problem-solving strategies to improve community environments by reducing tension and hostility.
Through this training, participants are empowered to create positive change in their communities.
Often mistaken for merely the absence or opposite of violence, nonviolence is, in fact, a systematic framework encompassing both conceptual principles and practical strategies. Its purpose is to reduce all forms of violence while promoting peace within communities. By understanding nonviolence as an active approach, individuals and groups can effectively engage in growing a culture of just peace.
Our Training Courses
We offer the following training at various locations and times. Please contact us to schedule a training for your group or organization.
Core Introduction to Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation
This two-day workshop teaches the Six Principles of Kingian Nonviolence, as well as basic concepts, strategies and tools of conflict reconciliation. The seminar includes reading Dr. King’s writing, viewing and discussing documentary film footage from the Civil Rights Movement, and interactive exercises and role-playing. The curriculum is also enhanced through historic and contemporary music. The teaching can be applied to a broad spectrum of individual, group, institutional and systemic conflicts. Material is tailored for adults and youth
Kingian Nonviolence Briefing
The Kingian Briefing is an introductory session designed to provide an overview of applied Kingian Nonviolence and conflict reconciliation management. It serves as both an introduction to the foundational principles of nonviolence and as a starting point for deeper exploration into conflict reconciliation. Typically ranging from two to six hours, the briefing can stand alone as a short-form training or be part of a longer educational progression.
Contact us to learn more about hosting a Kingian Briefing for your community group, school, university or organization.
Level One Kingian Certification Training
This is an in-depth training of trainers process in applied Kingian Nonviolence. Directed by qualified senior trainers, these sessions prepare participants to co-facilitate the Core Introduction to Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation. A minimum of 50 hours is required to complete this training. During the training, we review the core concepts and practice of Kingian Nonviolence. Participants learn to facilitate the core curriculum content and receive feedback from senior trainers. To complete the Level One certification, individuals must successfully pass a written test demonstrating their command of the content (in some cases the exam can be given orally).
Contact us to learn more and inquire about how to get certification training for your community group, school, university, or organization.
Professional Development
Our Professional Development can be tailored to fit different groups, such as community leaders, teachers, school administrators and staff, social workers, activists, educators, and individuals interested in conflict management and peacebuilding.
By the end of the Professional Development training, participants will have a practical foundation in Kingian Nonviolence philosophy with the tools and understanding necessary to apply these principles in a variety of contexts.
Contact us to inquire about our Professional Development offerings today.
Our Impact
4-Day Core Kingian Nonviolence Training for CREC Faculty and Staff
CTCN enjoyed the opportunity to offer training to a wonderful group of teachers, staff and administrators of multiple CREC schools during a robust summer training