Activism Toolkit
Whether you are an experienced organizer or a budding activist, this page is a home for various resources to help support students engage in causes they are passionate about. From Wellness for Activists to Activism and Art, we hope these resources are helpful in your journey with engaging in our society. If there are resources you feel are missing, please email serve@uoregon.edu.
The Basics
- A resource from the Community Toolbox on how to start engaging with community and causes you are passionate about
- A resource from the Community Toolbox on how to work toward racial justice and gender equity
- A Wikipedia-like resource for all things activism
- A guide on different actions and activities you can organize to support a cause
Creating an Event Plan
- A webpage that details different types of protests and basic planning steps
- Tips for verbal de-escalation
- Planning for emphasizing safety during protests
- How to navigate counter protestors
Wellness for Activists
- A collection of resources to help support activists in wellness practices
- Principles to facilitate healthy boundaries and habits for activists
- A study done on the impacts (both positive and negative) of activism
Physical and Digital Safety
- A guide on how to keep your information safe as a protester
- A toolkit for protester safety and de-escalation
- ACLU’s “Know Your Rights” resource for protesters
- National Lawyer’s Guild’s “Know Your Rights” resource for protesters
Online Activism
- A comprehensive guide to online activism, from strategy to security
- A resource that depicts past online movements and analyzes what made them effective
Activism and Art
- A detailed guide for how to use art in activism
- A case study-based approach to understanding art as activism and how to use it
Alternative Methods of Activism
- Twenty-six ways to be in the struggle, beyond the streets
- Legal briefing for nonviolent civil disobedience
- Civil disobedience training
- Guide to lobbying in Oregon