Contents of this handbook

1.Why take direct action

2. Ideas for nonviolent direct action

3. How to plan an action

4. Affinity groups

5.The buddy system

6. Roles during actions

7. Communication

8. Quick decision-making on actions

9. Personal safety on actions

10. Medical issues

11. Basic blockading techniques

12. Preventing and de-escalalting violent situations

13. Spotting trouble-police tactics

14. Dealing with the police

15. Security resources

16. Action support