Response to Ferguson from the Shanti Sena Network: Whether or not you believe that Darren Wilson is guilty, no one can deny that trust in the American police force is really low. This trust is especially low in communities of color and low income communities. A list of demands from Ferguson protestors included: a plan… read more
Shanti Sena Skills
This page is dedicated to podcasts, videos and writings from experienced Peace Team members (shanti sainiks) about the skills and topics they feel are the most important to share. If you would like to use this material, please cite the source and give credit to the peace team and person who describes the skill. Enjoy!Thematic training: LBGTIQ
Shari Wander of MPT explains how to prepare for events centering around events in the LBGTIQ community. You can also click the following link to listen on another page. If you right-click this link, you can select “save file as” and add it directly to your mp3 player. thematic training-lbgtq community events Please use the… read more
Thematic training: domestic violence
Shari Wander of MPT explains how to prepare for events centering around “domestic violence” issues. You can also click the following link to listen on another page. If you right-click this link, you can select “save file as” and add it directly to your mp3 player. thematic study- domestic violence Please use the comment box… read more
Thematic training: immigration
Shari Wander of MPT explains how to prepare for events centering around “immigration” confrontations. You can also click the following link to listen on another page. If you right-click this link, you can select “save file as” and add it directly to your mp3 player. thematic training- immigration Please use the comment box below to… read more
On the power of stories in trainings
Kim Redigan of MPT emphasizes the power of using stories in trainings. You can also click the following link to listen on another page. If you right-click this link, you can select “save file as” and add it directly to your mp3 player. Using stories in trainings Please use the comment box below to ask… read more
Wide range of activities in trainings to accommodate inner-development
Kim Redigan of MPT emphasizes the importance of activities that appeal to introverts as well as extroverts. You can also click the following link to listen on another page. If you right-click this link, you can select “save file as” and add it directly to your mp3 player. Introverts and Extroverts Please use the comment… read more
Getting high school students involved in peace teams
Kim Redigan, MPT member and high school teacher, discusses how peace team skills and trainings can have a positive influence on the education of young people. You can also click the following link to listen on another page. If you right-click this link, you can select “save file as” and add it directly to your… read more
Bringing peace teams into the classroom
Kim Redigan of Meta Peace Team, also a high school teacher, describes how peace team material can be explored in a classroom setting. You can also click the following link to listen on another page. If you right-click this link, you can select “save file as” and add it directly to your mp3 player. Peace… read more
