NYC Block Watch

Stronger together.

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

We share tools and resources 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.

Allied Organizations

Mutual Aid
Legal Aid
Community Defense
Self-Defense
Medics + Healers
Violence Interrupters

Benefits of Membership

Print Resources
Community Workshops
Collective Action

Resources

Download: "You Can Start a Rapid Response Network"

Partner Expectations

1) Help host community workshops and gatherings2) Strengthen connections with other groups doing mutual aid, legal aid, and defense work3) Plug in to local emergency response networks

Coalition Principles

1) Respect privacy and consent.Don’t share stories or photos without the clear permission of the people involved.2) Center autonomy.Listen to and follow the choices of the person most affected—especially in arrests or emergencies.3) Reject saviorism.Don’t act like you’re rescuing people or know what’s best for them.4) Practice harm reduction.Safety first. Focus on a person's immediate needs.5) Protect community health.Wear masks indoors and follow group health rules to keep everyone safe.6) Stay relational.Talk openly and kindly about what’s going on between people and how everyone’s feeling.7) Share power and knowledge.Lead together and make decisions as a group, not from the top down. Nobody knows everything, but together we know a lot.

Questions

Email [email protected] with any questions.