Peacekeepers, or marshals, are the quiet stewards of safety and coordination in the streets. They help keep our movements organized, our people protected, and our message clear. They are not bosses, not enforcers, but facilitators — trying to ensure that our protests remain spaces of courage, care, and collective power.

This guidebook offers practical tools and principles for peacekeepers, rooted in the belief that nonviolent discipline is not just a tactic — it’s a strategy for resilience. By projecting calm, modeling solidarity, and preparing for the unexpected, peacekeepers help movements withstand pressure without fracturing. If fear is the goal, then solidarity is the antidote.

When dictators want to crack down on people speaking out, they hope for chaos. They want to make us look dangerous. They win when the story is about broken windows instead of broken systems.

Peacekeeping is a serious skill — and best when coupled with training, a larger safety team with knowledge about the local conditions, and a well-designed action. This workbook isn’t a substitute for in-person training, but a tool to deepen our skills. So whether you’re new to peacekeeping or a seasoned marshal, this handbook offers bite-sized lessons, field-tested stories, and interactive pages to help you reflect and grow.

When we stay grounded in purpose and connected, we can hold the line with calm and courage. May this guide serve not just as a tool, but as a companion in the long, steady work of keeping our movements safer and stronger.

By Daniel Hunter & Eileen Flanagan