PROTEST SAFETY TIPS 

Comfort Items: 

• Bring water, snacks, and use sunscreen 

• Dress appropriately for the weather to be outside for up to 2 hours 

• Bring a chair if you may have trouble standing for long periods 

Situational Awareness: 

• Be aware of your surroundings 

• Although the majority of protests in the US are peaceful and nonviolent, you should keep an eye out for potential threats 

• Give some thought to how you’d respond and where you’d go if there is a need 

• Inform the protest leaders if you see something suspicious 

Peaceful/Nonviolent Attitude: 

• From Hands Off webpage: “We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontations with those who disagree with our values.” 

• Know your particular protest’s goals and objectives and prepare your signs accordingly: express what you want to convey but try not to be overly provocative 

• Strive for a joyful and nonviolent expression of your opinions and values (signs, clothing, facial expressions, etc.) 

• Emphasize what you are FOR not what you’re against 

• Have fun as we show like-minded people they’re not alone 

Plan to protest as often as you can! This is a long-term project…