Meta Peace Team has been at the forefront of violence de-escalation training since 1993. We currently offer two regularly scheduled programs:
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Violence De-Escalation Skills Training
Contact us to discuss setting up customizable training for your group or organization.
Our Skills Trainings
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"This is a must-attend workshop for anyone looking to build confidence in intervening as a bystander effectively and safety. I left with actionable skills that I feel I can use in real-world situations. Highly recommended!"
Bystander Intervention Training
Virtual public training offered on the first Saturday of each month through June 2025.
Have you witnessed someone being bullied or harassed and didn't know what to do? Are you worried about the potential for violence and wish you had ideas on how you could respond? Have you been looking for an action you can take to help your family and community navigate the current uncertainty?
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This 4-hour training provides participants with tools and skills to intervene in conflict situations and opportunities to practice using them. The current times call for people to learn about and share the power of nonviolent action in community with others.​​​​
Contact us to schedule in-person and organizational sessions.
"The content was incredibly engaging and empowering, providing both knowledge and practical exercises that made the learning experience immersive."
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"The trainers did an excellent job, clear, approachable, and fun, keeping the session lively and easy to follow despite the late hour."
Violence De-Escalation Skills Training
Currently offered either "Live" or virtually via Zoom.
​​In this 8-hour workshop, participants will explore nonviolence in the "big picture"; what it means, how it is used, and how good-hearted, well-intentioned people can disagree yet still work together. They will learn and gain practice in specific skills and tools that are useful both in conflict intervention situations and in daily life, including:
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Active Listening
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The Importance of Body Language
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Personal Power Messages
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The CLARA technique
They will be introduced to tools for group work (Affinity Teams and consensus decision making) and to the concept of “peace teams” or third-party nonviolent intervention (TPNI) and its scope of possibilities, including Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). They will learn the finer points of compassionate Bystander Intervention. And finally, participants will learn about the work of MPT and how they can get involved if they want to.
To maintain safety guidelines during this time of Covid-19, the training is spread out over two 4-hour days to prevent Zoom-fatigue. Participants in this training must register in advance and commit to both sessions. You MUST complete this training to be a member of our Domestic Peace Teams (Teams within the U.S. borders; usually short-term teams) and/or International Peace Teams.
