Abolitionist Pocket Zine for YouthAbolitionist Pocket Zine for Youth

"Bystander intervention and de-escalation can be an abolitionist practice for dealing with harm or potential harm in your community without involving the police. Have you ever been on the train when someone starts yelling and intimidating the other riders? Have you been at a party and observed someone trying to take advantage of someone who's intoxicated? Have you seen cops harassing someone living on the street? These are just a few of the situations in which you might want to intervene to prevent further harm from being caused. It may seem scary at first, but with a few different strategies in your pocket, you might feel more equipped to approach a variety of situations. The more you practice, the easier it will become. How can we interrupt something happening in front of us? We need SKILLS and PRACTICE."