bystander intervention and active witnessing – TRU Newsroom

bystander intervention and active witnessing – TRU Newsroom

November 2, 2023 at 12:46 pm  Education, Kamloops, News


  • Date:
    21 November 2023

  • Time:
    12:00 pm –
    2:00 pm

  • Venue:
    Old Main

  • Categories:

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. for the Intercultural Learning Speakers Series!

As part of the Intercultural Learning Speakers Series, this highly interactive and experiential learning-based workshop is designed to:

  • Help participants move from awareness to action and transform passive bystanders into active and ethical witnesses.
  • Engage participants in practicing active witnessing skills in various situations.
  • Create space to share stories and learn from each other to promote mutual respect and support in our communities.

What you can expect by attending:

  • Learn about and practice the Active Witnessing Model.
  • Review over 100 sample responses under four categories (responding to the offender, victim or receiver, co-witness and others) varying in intensity and directness.
  • Acquire concrete and practical skills for addressing various types of discrimination, racism, bullying, micro-aggression verbal and non-verbal displays of prejudice and disrespect in various settings.

Register here

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