Bunting Peace and Justice Speaker Series

“Anti-Fascism & Movement Repression: Exploring Social Movements and Policing”
Dr. Michael Loadenthal

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022
4:30 pm reception, 5 pm lecture
4th Floor Program Room

Dr. Loadenthal is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Cincinnati. He serves as the Executive Director of the Peace and Justice Association at Georgetown University, which brings together academics, educators, and activists to explore alternatives to violence and share strategies for peacebuilding, social justice, and social change. Dr. Loadenthal is also the Executive Director of the Prosecution Project, a research platform that tracks and analyzes felony criminal cases involving political violence in the United States since 1990.  Dr. Loadenthal has published dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and has given more than 200 presentations and workshops worldwide. He holds a PhD from the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, and a Master’s degree from the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St. Andrews. 

Register to attend the workshop “Justice Advocacy Skills and Negotiating Tactics for Social Movements” (10:50 am -12:05 pm)

Register to attend the lunch talk “Careers in Peace and Justice” (12:15-1:30 pm)

Register to attend the lecture “Anti-Fascism & Movement Repression: Exploring Social Movements and Policing” (4:30 reception, 5 pm lecture)

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