Transforming Protection: The Implications of Unarmed Civilian Protection

by Rachel Julian

Overview

Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) is practised globally by civilians protecting fellow civilians without the use of weapons. This book argues that while UCP is useful and transformative in its own right, its principles and values mean it has the potential to transform our responses in a range of social contexts where there is violence.

Chapters investigate the relationship between power, protection and peace; community-led aspects of protection; and successful behaviours and actions in protection. The book argues that when UCP is accepted as a viable form of protection from direct violence, there are wider implications for communities, security and violence. In turn, these insights can provide us with new models for ensuring people’s safety.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529233902
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	07/22/2025
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	186
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rachel Julian is Professor in Peace Studies at Leeds Beckett University.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing Unarmed Civilian Protection and the Contested Nature of Protection

2. Nonviolence Principles and Unarmed Civilian Protection

3. Local Communities and Inclusion

4. A Feminist View of Protection

5. Protection Behaviours not Actors

6. Addressing Different Forms of Violence and Protection Threats

7. Contesting Power and Protection

Conclusion