Protest Mapping Programmes

ANALYSIS OF PROTESTS  WITH X Y GRAPH

X AXIS (Horizontal) shows the degree of organisation

Some attempt to solve problems before protest action is embarked on +0.5

Protestors have a set of demands+0.5

Appointment of spokespersons +0.5

Use of media ie posters flyers+0.5

Involvement of organisations ie Civics CBO,s +0.5

Use of blockades +0.5
March/Picket/Occupation +1
If protest involves both marches pickets and blockades count only March/Picket

Permited (legal) march +0.5
Use of buses other transport to take protest to CBD or other area to get mor publicity + 0.5

Bail fund ablity to organise secondary protests outside courts + 0.5

Protest sustained for more than 24 hours +0.5

Involvement of Trade Unions Political Parties +0.5

If score > 5 score =5

Y AXIS (Vertical) Degree of confrontation (Militancy)
1. Passive actions Vigils, petitions, meetings 1

2. 2 Marches, Pickets 2

3. 3 Disruptive actions Blockades, Occupations, Strikes, Nonviolent direct action 3

4. If any of these incidents occur at March or Picket make 3 and add: Property damage +0.25 , intimidation threats +0.25, injuries +0.25 fighting between groups or with police +0.25

5. If score> 3.5 & any of these incidents occur make 4 and add else just add: Use ofirearms explosives incl petrol bombs +0.25 deaths +0.25 widespread injuries especially of police +0.25 extensive property damage esp by fire arson +0.25