DJPC Guidelines for Nonviolent Activism

These apply for all DJPC sponsored events and demonstrations as well as individuals representing DJPC at a demonstration

or other public events.

 DJPC was founded on the principles of nonviolence. It is DJPC's policy thatprotests and public events be conducted in a peaceful and respectful manner.

Therefore, all participants are required to uphold the following responsibilities:

1) We will act with 360 degrees of compassion for all beings at all times, including those with differing opinions.

 

2) Our attitudes and demeanor will be respectful towards all people and the surrounding environment, including police officers and opponents.

 

3) We will not incite, use, or return violence verbal or physical ­ towards any other person or creature.

4) We will not damage any property and we will take full responsibility for our actions and not try to evade legal consequences.

5) Weapons (or anything that could be construed as a weapon) are strictly prohibited. We will not bring or use illegal drugs or alcohol.

6) As members of a nonviolent demonstration, we will follow the directions of the designated coordinators. In the event of a serious disagreement, we will remove ourselves from the action.

 

Advocacy

 

DJPC members and staff stay in touch with our legislators through letter-writing and visits to the offices of our Colorado Congressional delegation. We make sure they hear from people who support the rights of the poor in Latin America!

Contact Colorado Legislators to let them know how you feel about Latin American issues.

Current Advocacy Update: February 2008

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Archived Advocacy Update: June 2007

Archived Advocacy Update: March 2007

Archived Advocacy Update: December 2006

Archived Legislative Update: October 2006

Archived Legislative Update: May 2006

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Archived Legislative Update: September 2005

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Archived Legislative Update: November 2004

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Archived Legislative Updates: January 2004

Archived Legislative Updates: September-December 2003

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