Bystander Training

Presented by Sally Evans

Picture it: 

While walking to a meeting, you see a young man being insulted and called derogatory names by a group of teenagers.  You are the only one around, and the young man is visibly upset. 

What do you do?

You have noticed that one of your coworkers frequently comments on another coworker’s appearance and weight, to the point where she rarely leaves her desk and never goes to the break room to eat lunch.  Today, as you are making copies, you witness it happening firsthand.

What do you say? 

Stumped?  You’re not alone.  An entire body of research exists about the bystander phenomenon and how these issues, when not addressed, creates a hostile and harsh environment.  To combat these kinds of situations, you need to know what to do.  Come gain the necessary tools to know how to properly act. 

SMART is partnering with the School of Medicine’s Office of Community Engagement and Diversity and the PEACC Center to provide bystander training, presented by Sally Evans, Director of the U of L PEACC Center.