Election Violence Prevention Toolkit
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2020
Level
City or Town
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Public Safety
Local officials should play an active role in protecting voters and poll workers from threats of violence and incidents of harassment which have increased over the past few election cycles. This report outlines how localities can identify imminent threats and build community resilience against election violence through risk assessments, resource allocation, and collaboration with community leaders. It also includes a step-by-step guide for implementing protections against election violence and provides messaging recommendations.