Abortion Worker Outreach Event Guide  

Step 1:

Letter Outreach - Gather supplies and assemble letters.

• Collect envelopes, markers, pens, and stationary or paper. 
• Print cards and messages from abortionworker.com, as well if interested.
• Speak to your group about the importance of reaching out to abortion workers. Again, use the site abortionworker.com for stories and resources.
• Write cards and address them to abortion doctors and local abortion facilities. Find their names and abortion facilities here: http://abortiondocs.org/.

Step 2:

Facility Outreach - Pick a facility and sidewalk counsel.

• Ask your Regional Coordinator about our Sidewalk Counseling Training. 
• As there may be multiple abortion facilities in your area, choose one that your members find convenient and research which days abortions are committed. 
• Check what kind of access you will have to the women arriving for their appointments, as well as city ordinances, so that you know your rights as a sidewalk counselor. Note: Never block the entrance to the facility.
• Some facilities already have full coverage of sidewalk counselors organized by other organizations. Check with local pro-life organizations in the area to see if they are going to the facility when you are and let them know that you’ll be joining them. They may have materials for you to use while you’re there.
• Ask anyone that has gone through the Sidewalk Counseling Training when they will be available to counsel on the chosen day. You may all choose to go at once or you may want to spread out the times so that you can cover the facility all day. If someone has not done the training or is uncomfortable with counseling, encourage them to come and pray instead in front of the facility. Importantly, never go by yourself. Always have at least two people together at a time. 
• Bonus: Use chalk! Put chalked messages around the abortion facility, especially where workers park (if you can legally access that area). Stick to kind messages like, “We can help you find another job,” “abortionworker.com,” etc. These workers will be more likely to reach out for help if you can build a relationship. 

Five Point Method (from Sidewalk Advocates for Life)

1. Smile and greet in love.

2. Give literature and explain the help.

3. Ask and listen to her.

4. Solve the perceived problem.

5. Empower her to leave.

Sidewalk Counseling Do's:

1. Pray for guidance.
2. Be peaceful and helpful.
3. Smile and be pleasant.
4. Have compassion.
5. Stay vigilant.
6. Bring and know your literature.
7. Back up what you say.
8. Stand side by side with the person.
9. Show her you care about her.
10. Project your voice.
11. Have one-on-one conversations.

Sidewalk Counseling Don'ts:

1. Yell.
2. Cross your arms or appear grumpy.
3. Block the entry.
4. Wear a pro-life t-shirt.
5. Be aggressive.
6. Evangelize.
7. Touch the person.
8. Break the law.
9. Carry a sign.
10. Have multiple people talking to one person.
11. Goof around.