As a participant, I agree to abide by the following nonviolent discipline, and as part of the preparation for this NDE witness, I will reflect on these commitments:

• We will harbor no anger but suffer the anger of the opponent.
The term" opponent" is borrowed from Gandhi and is meant to indicate one with whom we are in opposition but whom we do not consider to be an enemy.
• We will refuse to return the assaults of the opponent.
• We will refrain from insults and swearing.
• We will protect opponents from insults or attack.
• Plans for our activities are shared with the "authorities."
The term "authorities" is meant to indicate those who feel they have rights to enforce their ideology of "business-as-usual" and/or laws that enable corporate and government violence and mischief. They are folks whom we do not consider to be an enemies, and they stand in the way of our reaching out to our opponents in love..
• If arrested, we will not resist.
• If arrested, we will behave in an exemplary manner. We will not evade the legal consequences of our actions.
• As members of the nonviolent demonstration, we will follow the directions of the designated coordinators. In the event of a serious disagreement, one should remove oneself from the action.
• Our attitude as conveyed through words, symbols and actions will be one of openness, friendliness, and respect toward all people we encounter, including police officers and Nevada Test Site workers.
• We will not damage any property.
• We will not bring or use any drugs or alcohol.
• We will not run or use any threatening motions.
• We will carry no weapons.
• We will not engage in symbolic blood pouring.

Here are some nonviolence resources collected to aid in trainings during the Occupy Movement of Fall, 2011. They were used by NDE during nonviolence trainings and discussions as part of Occupy Las Vegas. While less philosophical than several of NDE's nonviolence codes and resources, these ideas are very helpful for people to stay grounded in tense situations, and to be prepared when speaking out publicly for our causes. - Jim Haber, Coordinator

howtooccupy.org
An outstanding site with a host of training suggestions and agendas, commentaries and other resources which will be invaluable for people power movements to come.

ACLU Guides for Demonstrators (2 page - Wisconsin) (3 page - Michigan)

Staying Safe & Sensible in Action
by Scott Weinstein
A piece from 2003, but still timely and thought-provoking, as well as illuninating with different scenarios people might want to think about before coming to a street demonstration that may or may not involve conflict with police:
Rant Trainers Collective (archive)

Throwing Out the Master’s Tools and Building a Better House:
No Room for Violence in the Occupy Revolution
by Rebecca Solnit
A thoughtful and well-referenced piece by MacArthur Foundation "Genius" awardee, and author of Savage Dreams (A Journey into the Hidden Wars of the American West). Especially useful for people who are interested in a "diversity of tactics."
Read it at commondreams.org

Open Letter to the Occupy Movement: Why We Need Agreements
Alliance of Community Trainers, ACT
by Starhawk, Lisa Fithian and Lauren Ross (Juniper)
These three long-standing, front-line organizers and activists have been in numerous situations where police and demonstrators clashed and were able to help shift the dynamic at times to deescalate situations and create powerful and safer actions. Advice from wise women.
Read it at trainersalliance.org