Welfare

People not risking arrest can also take care of practical support for people who have been arrested such as looking after their belongings. Your group might have someone who keeps up your morale by providing water or hot drinks, chocolate, massages, and encouragement. Remember that other supporters need looking after too!

Through affinity groups, large numbers of people at the blockade can make fast decisions if circumstances change. In your affinity group you can decide very quickly whether to move from one gate if it looks as if the police are re-opening another gate. Work out in advance who will facilitate a quick consensus decision if it is needed.