Training: Peacekeeping and De-escalation

This training will last 90 minutes.

Come learn about support roles for Extinction Rebellion Boston and different ways you can show up for the climate crisis movement.

Peacekeeping & deescalation: Learn how to keep protesters and bystanders safe during actions by acting as a guide in parades, marches, and blocks, and strategies for dealing with harassment, hecklers, etc.

Other trainings in this series include:

• New Member Orientation: Our Orientation will introduce you to these fundamentals, explain how we organize, and discuss how you can become part of the movement.​​​​​​​

• Action Planning 101: Learn the fundamentals of planning an impactful action that embodies XR principles and narrative. Dive into logistics, narrative-building, and creative strategies to inspire others and disrupt the status quo effectively.

• Non-violent Direct Action Training: Understand the principles of civil disobedience and discover your role in the ecosystem of an action—whether that means participating in direct actions or providing essential support behind the scenes.

• Arrest Support: Be the backbone of solidarity for those taking high-risk roles. From managing personal details to ensuring snacks and safe rides home, arrest supporters are the unsung heroes who keep the wheels turning.

• Self-Organizing Systems Facilitation: Master XR’s decentralized structure by learning how to facilitate meetings, make collaborative decisions, and empower leadership within the movement.

Look out for additional trainings being posted soon:

• Police Liaison Training: Act as a bridge between activists and law enforcement, keeping lines of communication open and ensuring the group’s non-violent stance is clearly conveyed.

• Media Support: Amplify our message by interfacing with the media. Learn to write press releases, coordinate live-streams, and document actions to inspire others to join the cause.

Why Your Involvement Matters: Join XR Boston this January, and let’s build the skills and connections we need to face 2025 with courage and determination. Together, we are unstoppable!

Visit our website to RSVP for trainings or to learn more about how you can get involved.