Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join us for an impactful training session by Women's March, in collaboration with Nonviolent Peaceforce, as we address the critical issue of safety for women and marginalized communities in the current socio-political climate. This session covers essential topics such as situational awareness, the OODA loop, and holistic check-ins. Learn how to observe, orient, decide, and act in crisis situations, and discover tools for maintaining personal and community safety. This training aims to equip you with actionable strategies to lead your local women's protection teams and support safer futures. Dive into this comprehensive workshop and become part of a network committed to unarmed civilian protection.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:21 Current Climate and Safety Concerns
01:31 Women's March and Nonviolent Peace Force Partnership
02:52 Introduction to the Training Session
03:10 Meet the Trainers
04:30 Purpose of the Training
05:29 Situational Awareness and Tactical Regulation
06:26 Breathing Exercise
09:06 Ancestral Technologies and Situational Awareness
11:23 Introduction to the OODA Loop
13:42 Practical Application of the OODA Loop
22:03 Group Exercise: Creating Your Own OODA Loop
26:58 Handling Panic and Safety Protocols
30:37 The Five Beautiful Things Exercise
32:24 Holistic Check-In: A Tool for Regulation
33:53 Forming Nonviolent Protection Teams
39:12 The Importance of Having a Buddy
44:39 Understanding Your Window of Tolerance
49:35 Identifying Survival Responses
54:16 Activation and Anchor Points
59:27 De-escalation Techniques
01:02:44 Applying the Tools in Real Life
01:03:48 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
Join us for an impactful training session by Women's March, in collaboration with Nonviolent Peaceforce, as we address the critical issue of safety for women and marginalized communities in the current socio-political climate. This session covers essential topics such as situational awareness, the OODA loop, and holistic check-ins. Learn how to observe, orient, decide, and act in crisis situations, and discover tools for maintaining personal and community safety. This training aims to equip you with actionable strategies to lead your local women's protection teams and support safer futures. Dive into this comprehensive workshop and become part of a network committed to unarmed civilian protection.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:21 Current Climate and Safety Concerns
01:31 Women's March and Nonviolent Peace Force Partnership
02:52 Introduction to the Training Session
03:10 Meet the Trainers
04:30 Purpose of the Training
05:29 Situational Awareness and Tactical Regulation
06:26 Breathing Exercise
09:06 Ancestral Technologies and Situational Awareness
11:23 Introduction to the OODA Loop
13:42 Practical Application of the OODA Loop
22:03 Group Exercise: Creating Your Own OODA Loop
26:58 Handling Panic and Safety Protocols
30:37 The Five Beautiful Things Exercise
32:24 Holistic Check-In: A Tool for Regulation
33:53 Forming Nonviolent Protection Teams
39:12 The Importance of Having a Buddy
44:39 Understanding Your Window of Tolerance
49:35 Identifying Survival Responses
54:16 Activation and Anchor Points
59:27 De-escalation Techniques
01:02:44 Applying the Tools in Real Life
01:03:48 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
