Rebel Training Pathway – Get ready for the rebellion!

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Want to rebel? Use this time to GET PREPARED! We have a training every day of the week to get you ready for rebellion. It’s imperative that you attend NVDA (non-violent direct action) training and know your rights before taking part in an action.

Head to Extinction Rebellion Midlands‘ Facebook event page for more info and to register for the online training.
For information and updates on the rebellion, visit our rebellion news page.
To sign up to the rebellion with XR Derby, complete this form. There’s loads of ways everyone can help make the UK Government take serious action on the climate and ecological crisis. You don’t have to leave your home or be arrested to play a vital role in the rebellion!
Checkout this rebellion handbook with information on how you can contribute and if you want to be on the streets, then what you should prepare and pack.

Extinction Rebellion Derby training pathway

HEADING FOR EXTINCTION TALK

This hard-hitting talk walks us through the science of the climate and ecological emergency to understand the enormity of the situation we are in, and then introduces the Extinction Rebellion approach to bringing about the change we need. Heading for Extinction is a recommended introduction to the most pressing issue facing every human on the planet.

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NVDA (NON-VIOLENT DIRECT ACTION) TRAINING. WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS

In this fun and interactive NVDA training, you will find out how to take part in Extinction Rebellion actions. We will cover the philosophy and practice of non-violent techniques: showing you how to de-escalate tense situations, how to interact with the police, what to do if you decide to risk arrest, and how to support others if you choose not to risk arrest.

Book a Wednesday session

Book a Saturday session

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING

A training aimed at encouraging safe protest and informing rebels of their rights. Teaching rebels how to engage with the police, acknowledging the disproportionate policing of marginalised groups and the role of white, able bodied privilege. Aiming to create a safer protest environment by empowering all UK rebels with the knowledge to understand the widespread discrimination within policing, their legal rights and to be aware of how to limit risk to themselves and others.

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INTRODUCTION TO ARREST SUPPORT

This covers an overview of the arrestee life-cycle and the needs they may have, as well as an introduction to the trainings and roles we run within Arrest Support. Important and empowering training for anyone looking for an arrest support role, action planners, or those who would like to know the support available to them.

ACTION DESIGN TRAINING

Extinction Rebellion is an actions-led movement. Let’s get back to XR’s roots and use actions to cut through business as usual and lead people to rebel. This workshop gives people the tools to design sexy, crazy, moving, provoking actions and looks to empower people in all walks of life to rebel. Let’s get naughty.

This workshop is vital pre-rebellion, teaching rebels how to design and carry out actions, with high impact and effectiveness in the spirit of Extinction Rebellion. Learn about the key principles of civil disobedience, how XR’s principles and values guide action design, and important advice for carrying out empowering actions whilst under lockdown and social distancing.

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LEGAL OBSERVER TRAINING

The Legal Observer is role for those who wish to avoid arrest but are happy taking notes at a protest. If you would like to be trained as a Legal Observer please email Green and Black Cross who are putting on legal observer training to support the rebellion. Please register your interest at gbctrainings@protonmail.com

De-escalation training

De-escalation training is on 3 August 6:30-8:00pm See Facebook event

OPPRESSION, MOVEMENT BUILDING AND OUR RELATIONSHIPS AS ACTIVISTS

We are members of XR looking at how movements can be divided when oppression goes unaddressed, offering practical tools to heal these divisions which affect our relationships as activists.

This workshop will address the importance of understanding the structural nature of oppressions (such as racism, sexism, classism, ableism, the oppression of young people, …), as well as doing personal healing work – both of which are necessary if we are to work together effectively in a united movement.

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ALSO – EVERY THURSDAY until the Rebellion:

WELCOME TO THE REBELLION – WEEKLY ONLINE MEETING for DERBY

Everyone is welcome to these weekly meetings about the 2020 Rebellion.

Come along to find out more about the rebellion plans and how to rebel creatively and safely.

More local events are found on our Derby events page. See also Extinction Rebellion Midlands‘ Facebook event page.