Nonviolence

Principle 9. We are a nonviolent network: using nonviolent strategy and tactics as the most effective way to bring about change.

We choose to practice Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) out of principle and because it is proven to be more successful in creating a stable transition than other kinds of resistance. NVDA is also more inclusive, attracting people from wider segments of society. Nonviolence makes it harder for the state to respond with violent oppression. NVDA is beautiful.

This is reflected in the rebel code which we ask everyone to abide by at actions:

1. We show respect to everyone - to each other, the general public and to the government and police.
2. We engage in no violence, physical or verbal.
3. We carry no weapons and wear no masksmasks.
4. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
5. We bring no alcohol or illegal drugs.
6. We take responsibility for ourselves, we are all crewcrew.

On major actions, or those with potential conflict situations, we use trained deescalators (identifiable by their white high viz vests) to keep the situation calm and try to ensure that tense situations never escalate to violence. This has proved highly successful.

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More information:
Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) training
Information about the Deescalation teamteam.