The Center on Conscience & War is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.

Military COs

Have you become a CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR since enlisting in the US Military? We can help.

For Military Servicemembers

Youth

Concerned about SELECTIVE SERVICE registration? Or, maybe you're thinking about ENLISTING in the military?

For youth thinking about the military

Faith Communities

Resources

For Faith Communities

Peace Orgs & Educators

Resources

For Peace Orgs & Educators

Military COs that CCW has helped

Attention Military Servicemembers

If you’re in the US military and are interested in seeking discharge or reassignment as a Conscientious Objector, we can help. We’ll work with you to navigate the complex admin process. Our services are free of charge. If you’re facing deployment, don’t wait to call us at 800-379-2679.

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Military COs that CCW has helped

Are you or a loved one in the military and having concerns about being mobilized to patrol the Black Lives Matter demonstrations?

You are not alone! We are here to support you and make sure you are able to stay safe and stay true to your conscience.

CCW Brief on Commission’s Final Report

Just as the world began to shut down, the Commission on Military, National, and Public Service released its final report, with 49 detailed recommendations to...

Witnessing the Power of Conscience

Maria Santelli’s TEDx Talk, Binghamton University. Maria is the Executive Director of the Center on Conscience & War.

Support Needed for New Bill to Repeal Selective Service: HR 5492

The Center on Conscience & War (CCW) supports HR 5492. Introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), HR 5492 would repeal the...

You’ve Been Conditioned for War

Despite our self-image, we have been conditioned for war all of our lives.

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Advisory Council

Center on Conscience & War
These faith communities have a history of supporting conscientious objection to war.

GI Rights Hotline

877-447-4487
We are a participating member of the GI Rights Hotline: Military discharges & counseling.

On Conscience

Conscientious Objection
Statements from over fifty different faith communities and traditions on conscientious objection to war.

Selective Service

Laws & Regs by State
Laws that compel draft registration with driver’s licenses, higher education, and state employment.

The Reporter

for Conscience' Sake
CCW’s newsletter, “Working to extend and defend the rights of Conscientious Objectors to war since 1940.”

On Nonviolence

& Conscientious Objection
Essays and statements by well-known and historic individuals.

Who is a Military CO?

Current DoD Regs
If you’re in the military and think you might be a Conscientious Objector, read this. Then, contact us.

CO Internationally

A Survey of the Americas

CCW helps those in the US seeking asylum from service in their own countries, such as when their CO applications have been denied.

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