De-escalation Resources
Hope & Action Safety Training - Slideshow
No Kings Safety & De-escalation - YouTube Video
Hands Off De-escalation and Safety - YouTube Video
Safety, Security, and Digital Preparedness - Indivisible Website
Peacekeeper Training Workbook - Document
Burrito Brigade De-escalation Skills & Mindset - PDF
May Day Strong Safety Training - PDF
Bridging Divides Initiative: Active By-Stander Intervention - PDF
In-Person De-escalation Training with Corky
*Please note that these trainings will resume again at the end of October 2025*
Practical tools and experiential learning to help volunteers calmly and safely de-escalate tense situations. Corky offers multiple days and times to accommodate any schedule. Register Here
Police Liaison - A police liaison's role is to speak directly with police and negotiate terms of interaction with activists, the right to protest, and the level of police response.
Legal Observers - (ACLU) Individuals who purposely position themselves close enough to demonstrations to be able to accurately watch and report the activities of participants and the law enforcement who interact with them. Just the presence of an explicitly identified Legal Observer can deter police from violating the rights of protesters. Legal Observers should not act as part of the demonstration, but should carefully record the actions of the police with the goal of later using that information as an objective account of the events. A Legal Observer will essentially be the official eyes and ears of protesters, documenting every detail in a thorough and professional manner.
We at HOPE & ACTION INDIVISIBLE want to remind our members that we show our support peacefully and lawfully.
We encourage everyone to de-escalate tense situations and avoid confrontation. We respect private property, cross streets at designated crosswalks, and take noise ordinances into consideration.
That said, we fully support flags, chanting, and clever signs. Stay safe and see you out there!