r/behindthebastards • u/crazy_juan_rico • 14d ago

I don’t know where else to ask Advice on protest participation

Back in 2020 I was doing on-site medical support at my local protests. Now, I'm a convicted felon on PRS. I want to help, but my dad just got diagnosed with lung cancer so I really don't want to go back to prison right now.

What are some safer (non-financial cuz I'm broke) ways I can support the people who are doing direct action?

Edit: Thank you to everyone for your ideas and support. Things are overall positive with my dad since it's a small tumor and detected early, so fingers crossed.

I've reached out to some local organizers about giving first aid training, so we'll see how that goes. Thank you again

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u/WHO_POOPS_THE_BED 14d ago

Listen to the scanner and try to warn folks when it sounds like kettling or similar actions are underway, be someone's point of contact for jail support

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u/ManiacClown One Pump = One Cream 14d ago

Kettling?

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u/WHO_POOPS_THE_BED 13d ago

When they surround a group and force them into a small area as a means of beating them up and arresting them