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Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Powering the Creation of the Beloved Community
Nonviolence365® Education & Training
For more than 50 years, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change has been a global champion of Dr. King’s philosophy and methodology of nonviolence. Our high-impact trainings and immersive programs help individuals and organizations drive transformational outcomes and reshape culture through the power of nonviolence. Our approach to achieving equitable and positive social change is rooted in the belief that nonviolence is a way of life.
Trainer-Led Learning
Training for Groups and Organizations
The King Center provides Nonviolence365® training to corporations, groups, organizations, or learning institutions. We design immersive training experiences that enable groups and individuals to understand how to apply nonviolence for personal and organizational change as well as create cultures of belonging.
Nonviolence365® Certified Instructor/Trainers Profiles
Nonviolence365® Certified Trainers Profiles
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What is Nonviolence365®
Nonviolence is a love-centered way of thinking, speaking, acting, and engaging that leads to personal, cultural and societal transformation.
Dr. King described his philosophy of nonviolence in his first book “Stride Toward Freedom.” Dr. King stated he received his inspiration from Jesus Christ and his techniques from Mohandas K. Gandhi. We believe these principles should be embraced as a lifestyle.
Mission
As one of the King Center’s flagship programmatic areas, Nonviolence365® exists to bring Dr. King’s philosophy and strategies of nonviolence to the world through transformational education and training.
Our Reach
We have a compelling global reach that engages individuals and organizations from all sectors of society including corporate, government, sports, media, law enforcement, entertainment, healthcare, education, civic, activists and faith-based and community organizations.
How We Educate
The King Center empowers people to drive equitable change in our nation and world. Participants engage in trainings, discussions, and activities that not only enhance communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills but also interrupt unconscious and implicit biases.
We offer virtual and in-person training options year-round.
* In keeping with COVID-19 social distancing protocols, all trainings will be delivered in a virtual format until further notice.
The Nonviolence 365® Education and Training Advantage
- A flexible format designed and adapted for a high-impact and engaging learning experience
- Real-time engagement with world-class course instructors and Nonviolence365® certified trainers and practitioners
- Access to a global community of peers committed to enacting nonviolent social change
- Leadership power skills in interpersonal communication and problem-solving, including interrupting unconscious biases and addressing/managing implicit biases
Upcoming Events
Be Love for Educators: Back to School: 3-Part Series
- AUGUST 23-25, 2022
6:30PM - 8:30PM EST
Help us Grow the Beloved Community
Want to do more? The King Center has programs and opportunities for you to get involved in a variety of ways.
Building Steps to Change
6 Principles of Nonviolence
PRINCIPLE ONE
Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.
- It is active nonviolent resistance to evil.
- It is aggressive spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
PRINCIPLE TWO
Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding.
- The end result of nonviolence is redemption and reconciliation.
- The purpose of nonviolence is the creation of the Beloved Community
PRINCIPLE THREE
Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice not people.
- Nonviolence recognizes that evildoers are also victims and are not evil people.
- The nonviolent resister seeks to defeat evil not people.
PRINCIPLE FOUR
Nonviolence holds that suffering for a cause can educate and transform people and societies.
- Nonviolence accepts suffering without retaliation.
- Unearned suffering for a cause is redemptive and has tremendous educational and transforming possibilities.
PRINCIPLE FIVE
Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate.
- Nonviolence resists violence of the spirit as well as the body.
- Nonviolent love is spontaneous, unmotivated, unselfish and creative.
PRINCIPLE SIX
Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justice.
- The nonviolent resister has deep faith that justice will eventually win.
- Nonviolence believes that God is a God of justice.
6 Steps of Nonviolence
The Six Steps for Nonviolent Social Change are based on Dr. King’s nonviolent campaigns and teachings that emphasize love in action:
- Information Gathering
- Education
- Personal Commitment
- Negotiation
- Direct Action
- Reconciliation
The Beloved Community
The Beloved Community, as described by Dr. King, is a global vision, in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it.
Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.
In the Beloved Community, international disputes will be resolved by peaceful conflict-resolution and reconciliation of adversaries, instead of military power. Love and trust will triumph over fear and hatred. Peace with justice will prevail over war and military conflict.
PRINCIPLE ONE
Nonviolence Is a Way of Life for Courageous People.
- It is not a method for cowards; it does resist.
- It is active nonviolent resistance to evil.
- It is aggressive spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
PRINCIPLE TWO
Nonviolence Seeks to Win Friendship and Understanding.
- The outcome of nonviolence is the creation of the Beloved Community.
- The end result of nonviolence is redemption and reconciliation
PRINCIPLE THREE
Nonviolence Seeks to Defeat Injustice, or Evil, Not People.
- Nonviolence recognizes that evildoers are also victims and are not evil people.
- The nonviolent resister seeks to defeat evil not persons victimized by evil.
PRINCIPLE FOUR
Nonviolence Holds That Unearned, Voluntary Suffering for a Just Cause Can Educate and Transform People and Societies.
- Nonviolence is a willingness to accept suffering without retaliation; to accept blows without striking back.
- Nonviolence is a willingness to accept violence if necessary but never inflict it.
- Nonviolence holds that unearned suffering for a cause is redemptive and has tremendous educational and transforming possibilities.
PRINCIPLE FIVE
Nonviolence Chooses Love Instead of Hate.
- Nonviolence resists violence of the spirit as well as the body.
- Nonviolent love is spontaneous, unselfish, and creative.
PRINCIPLE SIX
Nonviolence Believes That the Universe Is on the Side of Justice.
- The nonviolent resister has deep faith that justice will eventually win.
- Nonviolence believes that God is a God of justice.
The Six Steps for Nonviolent Social Change are based on Dr. King’s nonviolent campaigns and teachings that emphasize love in action:
Information Gathering
Education
Personal Commitment
Negotiation
Direct Action
Reconciliation
The Beloved Community, as described by Dr. King, is a global vision, in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it.
Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.
In the Beloved Community, international disputes will be resolved by peaceful conflict-resolution and reconciliation of adversaries, instead of military power. Love and trust will triumph over fear and hatred. Peace with justice will prevail over war and military conflict.