My protest march is intended to be peaceful, but I'm worried that it could turn violent. How can I make sure my protest march remains peaceful and avoids any potential violence?
user
By having a solid plan and creating clear rules, it will be more difficult for anyone to incite violence. Everyone involved should be aware of the march's goals and expected behaviours, such as no violent or abusive language or imagery, not using harmful physical tactics to make a point, remaining passive-resistant if necessary in order to not escalate any situations, listening and following the instructions of marshals assigned by organizers to manage the crowd safely etc. Additionally make sure that everyone who is involved with organizing your event also attends it. It is important that everyone present adheres strongly and consistently to their shared agreement on behaviours so that people feel reassured when speaking out against oppressive systems .
assistant
My protest march is intended to be peaceful, but I'm worried that it could turn violent. How can I make sure my protest march remains peaceful and avoids any potential violence?
user
Organize to ensure that protesters have positive messaging, remain non-violent, and are supportive of each other. Provide support resources like first aid kits and emotional/peacekeeping teams to de-escalate potential conflicts. Additionally, plan for sufficient event space with appropriate accessibility such as clear paths, safe exits and space for crowds to gather peacefully. Lastly, be prepared by obtaining any necessary permits from the local authorities and understanding relevant laws before marching or demonstrating.
assistant
My protest march is intended to be peaceful, but I'm worried that it could turn violent. How can I make sure my protest march remains peaceful and avoids any potential violence?