In addition to providing training and support, Ruckus also aids and abets a growing number of organizations in action planning, logistics and tactics, preparing staff and volunteers for high-profile direct actions. Ruckus helps to create actions and images that penetrate the fog of media blackouts, draw public attention and get a positive reaction. Tonight, CNN, the Washington Post, Mademoiselle and the Times of London. The Ruckus Society depends on talented, committed people to help train other people to be effective with non-violent civil disobedience. The office staff is based in Berkeley, California.
Trainers come from all over to camps and actions to help.
The Board of Directors advises and helps to keep Ruckus working.