Understanding the Settlement: History & Landscape 

This session grounds us in what happened in 2020, the patterns that led to the lawsuits, and how we got to the Payne v. de Blasio settlement. We connect lived experience to the big picture—so everyone leaves with a shared foundation and a clear sense of why this agreement matters now.

You’ll leave with:

• A plain-language overview of what changed and why.
• The historical context for tactics like kettling, heavy deployments, and interference with press/legal observers.
• A shared vocabulary for community conversations and organizing.

Module Materials

• One Pager
• Training Guide
• Training Workshop

The Settlement in Practice 

This session turns the agreement into day-to-day do’s and don’ts: the tiered response model (start at the lowest tier and only escalate if needed), limits on force, what “clear, audible dispersal orders with exits and time to leave” should look like, and protections for press and legal observers. We focus on what community members can see and document at protests.

You’ll leave with:

• A checklist of visible compliance markers (de-escalation first, no kettling, clear exits and time, protected observers).
• When arrests require higher-level approval and what lawful processing should look like.
• How to document what you see safely and effectively.

Module Materials

• One Pager
• Training Guide
• Training Workshop

Hosting a Roundtable Workshop

We facilitate sessions in classrooms, community centers, unions, libraries, and online. Trainings are interactive, discussion-forward, and accessible—no legal background required. To request facilitation or workshop support, email us (address coming soon) with your timing, audience size, accessibility needs, and goals. We’ll tailor content and materials with you.

Safety note: We prioritize participant privacy and do not share raw submissions or identifying details from workshop activities.