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Bystander Intervention Training

Bystander Intervention Training

Bystander Intervention Trainings teaches bystanders about the principles of nonviolence and de-escalation techniques. In this training participants learn hands-on skill about how to de-escalate a hate incident before it leads to violence, how to create a safe space, and how to support the person being targeted.

Registration is recommended as space is limited.

The threat of hate crimes and incidents of harassment have surged to an all-time high within our communities and has grown exponentially dangerous since the start of the pandemic. A 2021 study conducted by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism documented a 173% increase in hate incidents targeting the AAPI community in Los Angeles, as well as a staggering 567% increase within San Francisco. Equipping our community members with the tools and knowledge necessary to safely de-escalate incidents of hate and bias is an undeniable necessity. Join us for an interactive Bystander Intervention Training to learn how to safely intervene in the event that you witness a hate crime or bias incident as such. In this training participants will learn hands-on skills on how to de-escalate a hate incident before it leads to violence, how to create a safe space, and how to support the person who is being targeted.

Date:
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Fireside Community Room
Branch:
Scotts Valley
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Summer Reading  
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