Bystander Training for NTE

A Community in motion – Bringing in the bystander to prevent violence.

Many of us when faced with a challenging situation would hope we could do something to help someone in need. This is especially true when that person is a friend, colleague, or neighbour. The reality however is, for several reasons, that bit more complicated.

Several ‘invisible’ forces, psychological and social, exist that can prevent us from helping or responding safely, when faced with a challenging, or dangerous situations. These forces lead us to feelings of confusion, distraction, even insecurity. The result can be that we simply watch, wait, and not get involved.

Fifty years of social science research suggests the more society knows about the challenges they face, the easier it will be to overcome. By doing so, we present opportunities for people to invent wise ways to intervene safely to prevent violence and support victims.

Active bystandership is a skill and one that can be trained to help people become active bystanders, better friends, colleagues, and neighbours.

By the end of this highly interactive online workshop participants will:

Define the term violence in a way that supports prevention.

Better understand both what prevents and motivates bystander action.

Discuss a range of safe options that make up a bystander toolkit.

Practice their responses to a challenging situation.

We all have the potential to make a difference in the life of another. This training simply aims to equip you with knowledge, confidence, and a set of useable options to make that difference.