We can all be bystanders. Every day events unfold around us. At some point, we will register someone in danger. When this happens, we will decide to do or say something (and become an active bystander), or to simply let it go (and remain a passive bystander).
When we intervene, we signal to the perpetrator that their behaviour is unacceptable. If such messages are constantly reinforced within our community, we can shift the boundaries of what is considered acceptable and problem behaviour can be stopped.
Learning to recognise when someone is in danger and how you can intervene safely is an essential skill. Members of the Co-operative Party Women’s Network are invited to join this session on Bystander Training by Julie from Freedom Personal Safety as she explains what we can do to disrupt harassment.
This event is supported by the Co-operative Party Women’s Network and is open to all those who self-identify as women. We will shortly be running a similar training event for all members.