Learn the Fundamentals

Four lessons for new advocates

Understand the history of American police violence and learn how to pressure local decision makers to create policies that end brutality and secure accountability.

Choose your journey

Start at the beginning or jump to a specific topic—this curriculum is designed to meet you wherever you are. Learn why we made this.

Lesson 03

8 Tools for Change

Eight effective ways you can demand change from local lawmakers.

8 Tools for Change: The Introduction
Voting
Place police brutality at the top of your local ballot.
Protests
Invest your time and energy to send a collective message.
Petitions
Apply pressure with your signature.
Public Testimonies
Testify to ensure ending police brutality is at the top of your mayor's agenda.
Donations
Make your wallet work for justice.
Local Media
Let the media become your megaphone.
Town Halls
Connect with local decision makers directly.
Volunteering
Lend a hand to local organizations that need support.
George Floyd
A case study on how the 8 Tools for Change led to social change.