Arrested at a Philly protest? Know your rights.

“Because your belongings will be taken from you [if you are arrested], and you won’t have a phone, it might be handy to write the number of an attorney or a family member on your arm,” she said. That way, you can still get in touch with important contacts if necessary.

You may also want to tell a family member or neighbor you are going — especially if you have children. As Roper said, if you are arrested, you possibly could be held for a long period of time.

And don’t forget, she added: “Eat something before you go.”

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