History has shown this tactic works. Through hundreds of meetings across the Hawaiian Islands, neighbors helped prevent mass Japanese internment in Hawaiʻi during WWII—proving organized communities can interrupt panic, scapegoating, and state violence.
We protect us.
Small groups build deep trust.
Emergencies hit fast–often the fastest support isn’t a system, it’s the person next door. Calm coordination, shared information, and mutual care reduce harm before emergency systems can respond.
reference materials
Below you’ll find the reference materials you’ll need to start your Neighborhood Safety effort in easy-to-print and distribute zine format. Don’t know what a zine is? Go here.
STEP-BY-STEP BLOCK-BY-BLOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY zine
Emergencies hit fast. This plan helps empower neighbors to respond rapidly to medical crises, fires & power outages, ICE raids, natural disasters
how to use signal: setup & group chat zine
Setup, group chat setup, group management, and basic security settings.
ACLU ARIZONA Know your rights – Spanish zine
Independientemente de su estatus migratorio, usted tiene derechos garantizados bajo la Constitucion. Conozca cuales son sus derechos si las autoridades se acecan a usted.
ACLU ARIZONA Know your rights – english zine
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Know your rights if you are approached by law enforcement.
Guidelines for bystanders and observers – English zine
Washington Immigration Solidarity Network (WAISN)ICE observation and documentation guidelines.
Guidelines for bystanders and observers – spanish zine
En los Estados Unidos tenemos ciertos derechos constitucionales y protecciones, independientemente de nuestro estatus migratorio o de quien es presidente.
Everyday Actions to THAW the Chilling Effect of ICE zine
Easy ways you can commit to collective joy, one another’s humanity, and the ongoing work of care.
community defender pocket guide zine
DIY rapid response, what to record, whistle guide, Spanish and English phrases, and know your rights quick tips for ICE activity.