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Activism & Bystander Training Courses

Active Bystander & Activism Training: Intervene and stand-up to sexual violence, abuse and harassment

An active bystander is someone who witnesses a potentially harmful situation and takes action to intervene, prevent, or de-escalate it. They might speak up against discrimination, harassment, or violence, provide support to victims or seek help from authorities. Active bystanders play a crucial role in promoting safety and preventing harm in their communities.

 

Our courses empower participants to become active bystanders. The course covers defining sexual violence, understanding its societal impacts and recognising incidents. Participants will build confidence in safe intervention techniques and learn practical tools to challenge and stand up to sexual violence. Training can be delivered in various formats: face-to-face, online, or self-guided e-learning.

Active Bystander Training Course

This workshop explores some of the myths and facts around all forms of sexual violence. It is designed to raise awareness of the issues faced by survivors and impacts on society, with a view to improving our ability to intervene and stand-up to sexual violence, abuse and harassment.

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Active Bystander Training E-Learning Course

This workshop explores some of the myths and facts around all forms of sexual violence. It is designed to raise awareness of the issues faced by survivors and impacts on society, with a view to improving our ability to intervene and stand-up to sexual violence, abuse and harassment.

 

 

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Introduction to Activism E-Learning Course

This e-learning aims to provide you with an introduction to activism. In this workshop, we will use a variety of examples of activism/campaigning and change-making work, which may include sensitive topics such as sexual violence.

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What is active bystander training?

An active bystander witnesses an incident and takes action rather than looking away. This might involve checking on the targeted person or intervening to separate the perpetrator. By becoming an active bystander, you contribute to a safer, more inclusive society.

Our courses will help you to:

  1. Define sexual violence: Understand all forms of sexual violence.
  2. Recognise incidents: Learn how harassment and violence occur in society.
  3. Understand impact: Understand the consequences for survivors and beyond.
  4. Gain confidence: Feel empowered to intervene safely.
  5. Stand against violence: Use practical tools to challenge sexual violence.

University of Essex Active Bystander Case Study

Following our Active Bystander course for the University of Essex, 85% of participants pledged to be active bystanders and advocate on behalf of survivors in the future.

 

“Fantastic service & knowledge”

“I really enjoyed the session and only have positive comments about the session and the trainer. I’m going to recommend the training to other teams at the university who also handle reports/complaints/disclosures as I truly felt better equipped to support survivors of SV/DA after this session.”

A participant at the University of Essex

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Use the form to the right to contact us and we’ll get back to you within two working days.

Please note that we are not a frontline organisation. If you or someone you know needs urgent help following a sexual assault, visit the Rape Crisis website for a list of services that will be able to help you.

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