Marshaling is a form of democratic resistance and grassroots community building. This training covers the practical role/s of marshals at a demonstration (a vigil, a legal picket, or on a march in the street) under the First Amendment, with an emphasis on de-escalating interactions with the police and possible counter-protestors.

This two hour training will be coordinated by Alexis Danzig. Alexis has trained hundreds of indiviudals who have gone on to participate in principled nonviolent civil disobedience. Alexis got her start in activism and protesting when joining ACT UP NY in 1988.

Alexis cofounded "Rise and Resist" in 2016 and is delighted train communities interested in organizing nonviolently to resist attacks on cherished democratic American values and to become braver in public.

Principles of Demonstrating - Approved by Rise and Resist 3/5/2019

RAR is a direct action group. We believe in exercising our First Amendment rights to free speech, freedom of assembly, and to petition the government for change. We work to keep our demonstrations focused and our messaging clear. We often demonstrate in public spaces, and occasionally on private property or in privately operated public space. A team of trained RAR members, marshals, facilitate our actions and handle changes to our agreed upon plan.

RAR uses non-violence as a tactic.

Action Guidelines:

• Our attitude will be one of openness and respect towards all people we encounter.

• We will not use physical violence or verbal abuse toward any person.

• We will not intentionally damage any property.

• We will not bring any alcohol or drugs other than for medical purposes.

• We will not carry weapons.

• We will plan our actions to avoid endangering the safety of other demonstrators and bystanders.

• We will remain accountable to the group for our actions.Action Guidelines:

• Our attitude will be one of openness and respect towards all people we encounter.

• We will not use physical violence or verbal abuse toward any person.

• We will not intentionally damage any property.

• We will not bring any alcohol or drugs other than for medical purposes.

• We will not carry weapons.

• We will plan our actions to avoid endangering the safety of other demonstrators and bystanders.

• We will remain accountable to the group for our actions.

MARSHAL TRAINING FOR PEACEFUL PROTESTS AND RALLYS

By Defense of Democracy, Inc.

MARSHAL TRAINING FOR PEACEFUL PROTESTS AND RALLYS

Learn how to participate in a peaceful protest