Have you ever been in a situation where you want to challenge someone’s behaviour - but you didn’t know how to do it or what to say?

You are invited to attend a short Active Bystander training session - which aims to help the RYA community to challenge microaggressions, harmful comments and behaviours. The session includes self-coaching techniques to help you keep a cool head when you’re faced with a challenging situation - and assertive language devices which you can use to make sure your voice is heard if you want to raise a concern. We hope that by working together we can create a safe and supportive environment within our community. For more information on the training please see the link: www.activebystander.co.uk

The topic of being comfortable whilst challenging uncomfortable behaviour and knowing when it’s appropriate to step in and challenge microaggressions, discrimination and bullying, is a topic that regularly comes up when we check in with colleagues and stakeholders.

As part of our ongoing commitment to learning more about the ways in which we can become an equitable and diverse organisation, it is important for all of us to learn different strategies of allyship and champion the need for everyone to feel as though they belong in being a part of all things sailing, boating and water sports. We recognise the importance of empowering our community to feel confident of being champions of facilitating belonging and creating truly inclusive cultures.

Find out more about RYA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here

Please note: All webinars and workshops facilitated by the RYA are a safe space to ask sensitive questions to learn more about others. We will take a zero tolerance approach to any form of abuse and discrimination which would cause harm or distress to staff and participants. The decision to remove someone from the session will not be taken lightly and will be decided by a senior member of staff.

Being an Active Bystander - RYA & Active Bystander Training Company