NYC Block Watch

Stronger together.

We are a coalition of neighborhood-based organizations focused on community self-defense, mutual aid, and legal support.

We share strategy and tools to make local rapid response networks stronger.Through hands-on neighborhood workshops, we help people learn how to respond to community violence safely and effectively.

NYC Block Watch @NYCBlockWatch NYCBlockWatch@proton.me Organize workshops for your neighbors on how to respond safely to community emergencies. NYC Block Watch is a coalition of NYC-based community defense, mutual aid, and legal aid groups.

Resources

Pamphlets, checklists, and lesson plans for guided discussion."Rapid Response Network" Toolkit (with the Crown Heights Tenant Union)"Safety Networking (Pod-Mapping)" Toolkit"3D Print Safety Whistles" How to Start a Whistle Guild or Host a Whistle Party"ICE Playbook and Community Response" Self-Guided Workshop"Safer Home" and "Safer Public Event" Checklists

Allied Organizations

Mutual aid groups
Tenant advocates
Court support + legal observers
Safety + self-defense trainers
Volunteer medics + healers

Strategy

Eviction DefenseMigrant Defense

Questions

Email [email protected] with any questions.

NYC Block Watch @NYCBlockWatch NYCBlockWatch@proton.me Organize workshops for your neighbors on how to respond safely to community emergencies. NYC Block Watch is a coalition of NYC-based community defense, mutual aid, and legal aid groups.
NYC Block Watch @NYCBlockWatch NYCBlockWatch@proton.me Organize workshops for your neighbors on how to respond safely to community emergencies. NYC Block Watch is a coalition of NYC-based community defense, mutual aid, and legal aid groups.
NYC Block Watch @NYCBlockWatch NYCBlockWatch@proton.me Organize workshops for your neighbors on how to respond safely to community emergencies. NYC Block Watch is a coalition of NYC-based community defense, mutual aid, and legal aid groups.
NYC Block Watch @NYCBlockWatch NYCBlockWatch@proton.me Organize workshops for your neighbors on how to respond safely to community emergencies. NYC Block Watch is a coalition of NYC-based community defense, mutual aid, and legal aid groups.