DC Peace Team

09/19/2026

Intro to Restorative Justice

📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM ET
💻 Online via Zoom

What does it look like to build relationships, repair harm, and create space for meaningful dialogue?

Join DC Peace Team for an engaging introduction to Restorative Justice—exploring its core principles, practical approaches, and the power of restorative circles. Participants will experience a restorative circle modeled on DC Peace Team’s community practice.

💛 Contribution: $50–$110 to support DC Peace Team’s work

Come learn, listen, connect, and experience restorative justice in practice.

09/19/2026

Upcoming Training: Active Bystander Intervention & Law Enforcement/ICE Situations

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 11 AM–1 PM ET
💻 Online via Zoom

Learn practical, nonviolent strategies for assessing situations, de-escalating harm, and responding effectively when ICE may arrive—including early response strategies for sensitive locations such as schools and religious communities.

🎟️ Sliding scale: $50–$100 | No one turned away for lack of payment

Register today and join DC Peace Team for this advanced community safety training.

09/14/2026

Unarmed Civilian Protection Training: Elections

How can we help reduce conflict and protect communities during election-related tensions?

Join DC Peace Team for an experiential, skills-based online training exploring unarmed civilian protection, accompaniment, de-escalation, and election scenarios.

📅 Sept. 19 | 2–4 PM ET | 💻 Online
Sliding scale: $50–$100 | No one turned away for lack of payment

👇 Register here: https://www.dcpeaceteam.org/upcoming-training-events

09/14/2026

Now More Than Ever: Strategic Nonviolent Resistance

How can we create meaningful change in today’s challenging political and social climate?

Join DC Peace Team for an online introduction to strategic nonviolent resistance—its history, effectiveness, and practical application.

Come learn, reflect, and build skills for social change.

📅 Sept. 20 | 2–4 PM ET | 💻 Online
💰 Sliding scale: $50–$125 (no one turned away)

Learn more & register:

09/05/2026

Strengthen your peacemaking skills this fall—our September virtual lineup is here! 🕊️✨

All workshops are held online:

9/10 (3–4:30 PM): Embodied Nonviolence
9/12 (11 AM–2 PM): Nonviolent Communication: Training for Trainers
9/19 (2–4 PM): Unarmed Civilian Protection: Election Situations
9/23 (11 AM–1 PM): Active Bystander Intervention & Law Enforcement/ICE Situations
9/26 (9:30 AM–12:30 PM): Introduction to Restorative Justice

🔗 Reserve your spot via the link in bio or at dcpeaceteam.org!

08/21/2026

Lace up for the 2026 Lakeside Loop 5k & 10k! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Take in the scenic views around Lake Artemesia on a fast, flat, and paved course. Can’t make it in person? There is a Virtual Race Option so you can run anytime, anywhere, and still earn your swag!

Race Details:
🗓 Sunday, August 23
🕗 10k @ 7:45 AM | 5k @ 8:00 AM
📍Lake Artemesia (Parking at Ellen Linson Splash Park, College Park, MD)
🎽 Finisher medal, technical race shirt, and chip-timed results

Head to the link in our bio to register for the in-person race or virtual event today! 🏅

08/17/2026

How does your identity shape how you navigate the world? ✨

Join the DC Peace Team for Fostering Identity & Cultivating Cultural Awareness, an interactive virtual forum exploring self-identity, intersectionality, and meaningful community connection.

When: Saturday, Aug 22 | 10:00–11:30 AM EDT
Where: Online via Zoom
Facilitators: Dr. Tayon R. Swafford, Nina Johnson, & Dr. Sal Corbin

🔍What to expect:
Deepen your understanding of your core values
Explore how intersectionality impacts how we connect with others
Build practical tools to navigate diverse spaces—in person and online

Sliding scale contribution ($20–$100); no one is turned away for lack of funds.

🔗 Link in bio to register! Questions? Email [email protected].

08/10/2026

Trauma-informed practices give us the tools we need to heal together. 🤝✨

Systemic oppression and harmful experiences activate biological stress responses that lead to trauma. Join us for Trauma Awareness to Trauma Care: Supporting Others as we explore trauma-responsive practices that foster courageous conversations and community healing.

🗓 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
📍 ONLINE (Zoom)
👥 Facilitators: Dr. Akanksha Marwah & Dr. Sal Corbin
💰 Sliding scale $45–$100 (Free/no-cost options fully welcomed!)

👉 Register today via the link in our bio!

Facilitated and Sponsored by the DC Peace Team Date: Saturday, August 15th, 9:30am-12:00 pm EST Location: ONLINE (Zoom link provided after registration and about 24 hrs. before the session)** For questions contact Sal Corbin at [email protected]. Trauma-informed programs and services are based on...

07/24/2026

See something, say something—safely. 🤝✨

Learn how to safely step up, speak out, and diffuse problematic situations in our 2-hour beginner workshop with Dr. Sal Corbin.

📅 Wed, Aug 5, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
💻 Zoom (Link sent upon registration)
💰Sliding Scale Contribution (All welcome!)

🔗 Tap the link in bio to register now!

07/19/2026

🍎 Transform Your Classroom Conversations! 🏫✨

Navigating conflict in the classroom isn't easy. Join the DC Peace Team for a beginner-friendly, interactive virtual workshop on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in Classrooms:

📆 Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Location: ONLINE via Zoom
💰 Cost: Sliding scale ($50 - $125 requested, but no one turned away!)

💡 Tip: Bring 1–2 real-life classroom experiences to use as your personal learning focus!

🔗 How to Register:
Head to www.dcpeaceteam.org (link in bio!) to sign up. The Zoom link will appear post-registration and will be emailed to you 24 hours before the session.

📧 Questions? Contact Ife John-Idiagbonya at [email protected].

Sponsored by DC Peace Team: www.dcpeaceteam.org Wednesday, July 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm ET ONLINE: Zoom link shared after you complete registration in the confirmation message window which pops up after you complete this form and emailed to you about 24 hrs. before the session Contact Ife John-Idiagbon...