Organize a Protest

Step 1

Pick a location. 

1. If you are protesting a pro-abortion event at your school, pick a visible location that is close to where the event will take place. Usually outdoor areas work better, as you might have a large crowd. Strategize about where you will be the most visible to both those attending the event and possible media/other passersby.
2. If you are protesting outside of an abortion facility, the sidewalk directly in front of the facility is best. Make sure you don't block the entrance to the facility.

Step 2

Reserve space. 

1. Reserve a space near the event you are protesting. This is helpful if you need to prove that you can be there.
2. Sometimes events happen with little notice. Even if you don’t have a space reserved, go anyway! If you are on public ground, you can protest to your heart’s desire.
3. If you are protesting outside of an abortion facility, no reservation is required. However, be sure not to block the entrance to the facility and check your city laws about rules for public sidewalks.

Step 3

Figure out logistics for the event.

1. Determine if you plan to have speakers at your protest. Send them an invite! Make sure that they are an appropriate response to the event that you are protesting (i.e. if you are protesting an event about Planned Parenthood’s work with minority communities, make sure to have a diverse group of speakers).
2. Will you be providing signs? If not, what kind of messages do you want people to display?
3. Bring a megaphone! It will draw attention to your protest and ensure that people can hear what you have to say. 
4. How long do you want to protest? Think about when the most effective times will be for people to see you, and to ensure you'll have plenty of participants.
5. Ask your Regional Coordinator to give your group some tips about how to act/what to say during a protest so that your members feel prepared for any hard questions they may get.

Step 4

Advertise!

1. Invite everyone to join you!
2. Make a Facebook event and invite everyone on your friends list. Share the event on local church and like-minded group pages. Ask your members to share the event, too.
3. Ask an artistic group member to create a flyer and deliver copies to local community churches and like-minded groups.
4. Ask to have a few minutes at the beginning of a meeting for like-minded groups to talk about your upcoming protest. Ask to have a few minutes to make an announcement at your church and other churches in your area.

Step 6

It's the day of the protest!

1. Make sure that all your group members take the event seriously and actually come! Our opposition is getting noticed because of their ability to rally and protest. It’s our turn! We want to be out there to show our peers and community that WE ARE THE PRO-LIFE GENERATION, and WE AREN’T GOING ANYWHERE!
2. In case the media shows up, designate one person as the group spokesman. This person can reach out to your Regional Coordinator ahead of time to get talking points. This will be the member who will be interviewed by any media that might show up. Direct any media outlets to the designated spokesman, and ensure that your group comes across as professional and knowledgeable.
3. What if things escalate during a protest? We don't expect this to happen as we always encourage peaceful protests. However, if tensions do escalate during your event, remember that your safety and the safety of your members are the top priority. Immediately remove yourself and your group members from any potential danger, and then call campus security or the police before you continue with your event.