emergency preparedness

Who Wants To Be In An Affinity Group?

April 30, 2009 by David Eggleton

As activists committed to nonviolence prepare for large, coordinated actions with potential for confrontation or other challenges outside of their control, they form and train in groups sometimes called affinity groups.  The purpose is to ensure that everyone is well-known by some and will have some to count on for immediate care and concern, and to encourage inclusive, collaborative thinking among acquainted people.  It's common sense for uncommon situations.