Course Highlights
This bystander intervention course will:
- Define bystander intervention and its importance in creating a harassment-free culture.
- Identify the different types of workplace harassment and microaggressions.
- Offer insight into common barriers that prevent people from speaking up.
- Introduce the “5 D’s” methodology for safely and effectively addressing harassment and discrimination.
Course Overview
“Stand by Me: Bystander Intervention Skills” shows employees how to recognize and respond to harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The course opens with an exploration of workplace harassment and microaggressions, helping participants identify behaviors that contribute to a negative environment. Participants will examine common psychological and social reasons that often prevent bystanders from intervening, opening a space for candid discussion about these challenges.
The course also explores how individual conflict resolution styles can impact intervention choices. Through the “5 D’s”—Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct—participants will learn multiple strategies for addressing harassment that can be adapted to different situations and personalities. By the program’s end, employees will be prepared to take appropriate, safe actions when they witness harmful behaviors, actively supporting a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Define bystander intervention and its role in creating a culture where harassment is not tolerated.
- Identify different forms of workplace harassment and microaggressions.
- Discuss reasons why bystanders may hesitate to speak up.
- Explain how personal conflict resolution styles influence bystander intervention choices.
- Apply the “5 D’s” methodology to safely and effectively intervene in instances of harassment or discrimination.
- Determine when and how to intervene safely and effectively.
Program Modules
- An Obvious Problem: Exploring Harassment
- Pain by Papercuts: Microaggressions
- Taking Action: What It Means to Intervene
- What’s Stopping You: Barriers to Stepping Forward
- Where You Are: Working with Your Natural Style
- Decisions, Decisions: Five Ds and Choosing a Path
Target Audience
This virtual training program is designed for groups that want to:
- Build a culture where harassment and discrimination are actively addressed.
- Encourage employees to take safe, effective action as bystanders.
- Improve workplace inclusivity by addressing microaggressions and harassment.
Suggested Format
- Two-Hour Virtual Training Course
Questions This Page Answers About Bystander Intervention Training
- Where can I find training to help our team effectively address workplace harassment?
- How can our organization encourage employees to take action against harassment and microaggressions?
- What strategies can bystanders use to safely intervene when they witness harassment or discrimination?