--- title: Top Tactical Tips and Tools for Peaceful Protesting description: The blog post covers the importance of understanding the Risks, and how to take precautions in order to stay safe, upon the presidential election results on Novemeber 3rd. The blog post ephasizes how to protest non-violently and the importantance of peaceful protesting. image: https://krocstories.sandiego.edu/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/e503266a-4d56-49c3-a9a4-d1218d32da87.jpg --- [Skip Navigation](https://krocstories.sandiego.edu/peace/the-innovating-peace-blog/top-tactical-tips-and-tools-for-peaceful-protesting#main) [![University of San Diego](https://krocstories.sandiego.edu/hubfs/KROC/%5BKROC%5D%20Branding%20Assets/logo-usd.png)](https://www.sandiego.edu/) [Joan B. 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We've curated this list of tips and resources to help you stay safe.  ### Understand the Risks, and Take Precautions to Stay Safe - **Review this [beginner's guide to protesting](https://www.consumerreports.org/human-civil-rights/preparing-to-protest-a-beginners-guide/)** from Consumer Reports, particularly if this is your first time protesting, as it provides a helpful overview of what to expect and how to prepare.  - **Consider both your digital and physical safety** if you plan to protest this week. Election SOS has prepared a valuable [downoadable guide](https://electionsos.com/resource/safety-checklists/) with critical information on: - Digital Safety - Protest Safety Planning - Protest Coverage Safety Tips - **Keep your digital footprint secure** and safe while protesting by [preparing your phone](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9JNAwwSoROfQqbekgTRbc0jEPqA4m1R/view?usp=sharing) and keeping [identifying features](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1asA95dC7XFP9lgDDk-qdgmFqlbxZahGK/view?usp=sharing) non-visible. - **Know your rights as a protester** by reviewing resources from [Amnesty International](https://www.amnestyusa.org/pdfs/SafeyDuringProtest_F.pdf), [Georgetown Law](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CZnP1UoJ3zG-I0uo2o7K-XB86AkQKF4K/view), and the [ACLU](https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/#im-attending-a-protest). - **Prepare for the potential of violence.** There is always a risk of violence when attending a protest, whether from fellow protesters or sometimes security forces using tactics like tear gas, chemical exposure, and more. [Physicians for Human Rights](https://phr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fact-Sheet-for-Protester-Self-Protection-June-2020-4.pdf) share how to protect yourself and others. ### Learn About and Practice Nonviolence - **Review a proven formula** for protecting the vote while keeping the peace, [created by Waging Nonviolence](https://wagingnonviolence.org/2020/10/proven-formula-protecting-vote-keeping-peace/).  - **Explore over 300 tactics of nonviolent resistance,** compiled by [Nonviolence International](https://tactics.nonviolenceinternational.net/view_tactics) and [BeautifulRising](https://beautifulrising.org/type/tactic), that can be undertaken in the wake of the election to help you better determine if protesting feels right for you. - **Learn how you can help to stop violence** in the setting of an election, protests, and division by completing this [self-activated training created by Cure Violence](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZtUoSlwfa8eXI-U116Mdtg40LWa-Nr3-/view?usp=sharing). - **Cultivate a culture of nonviolent peacemaking and resistance** – across the U.S., teams of organizers are conducting training such as the upcoming ones led by the [DC Peace Team](https://dcpeaceteam.com/), and you may want to join one. ### Share This Information With Others - Share this resource and encourage others considering protesting to do so peacefully. 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