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Anti-Hate Bystander Training Part 1

The Active Bystander Training, an initiative by StopHateAB, empowers individuals to safely intervene in situations of harm, discrimination, or injustice to foster a proactive and inclusive community culture. The program has seen an enthusiastic response and is enriched by 24 diverse facilitators, including from BIPOC communities, ensuring broad perspectives when addressing issues like racism and harassment.

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Testimonials

Testimonials

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I think this training is life saving type work, it can reduce trauma, violence, and ensure that we are building healthy communities. Preventative training and actions can help with violence prevention, escalating tensions, and to create inclusive environments.

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The meeting was so educational… I learned the difference between being a bystander and an upstander and how our subconscious bias plays into it.

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This training provided invaluable insights into trauma-informed intervention, helping me understand how to support victims of hate incidents with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and practical strategies. It was an empowering and eye-opening experience! I would love to take part in anything stop hate ab does!

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Today I learned how important it is to take action to support others while also considering my own safety.

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I used to stay quiet on the bus when I saw someone being harassed. Now I know I can use Delay or Document to safely support them.

What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Raise Awareness

Increase understanding of the types of behaviors that contribute to a negative environment, including racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination and harassment.

Develop Skills

Equip participants with practical skills and strategies to intervene effectively in situations that may arise in their presence. This includes direct intervention, distraction, delegation, and documentation techniques.

Promote Safety

Teach individuals how to assess the safety of an intervention and to take action without compromising their own or others’ well-being.

Foster Empathy

Encourage participants to understand and empathize with those who experience discrimination and harassment, thereby fostering a more supportive community ethos.

Encourage Action

Motivate individuals to move from passive observers to active participants in challenging harmful behaviors, emphasizing that everyone has a role to play in creating a positive and inclusive culture.

Build Confidence

Increase participants’ confidence in their ability to act as effective bystanders through practice scenarios and role-play exercises.

Cultivate Responsibility

Instill a sense of personal and collective responsibility to prevent harm and protect community members, reinforcing the importance of standing up for what is right.

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Learn practical skills to recognize, respond to, and interrupt hate in your community. Our training sessions are open to individuals, schools, and organizations.

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