BYSTANDER TRAINING

Learn how to step in safely when you see someone being harassed

The half-hour Don’t Stand By, Step In workshop teaches a simplified and easy-to-remember ‘active bystander’ process that makes it straightforward to share with your community.

Enabling allies in our communities and on our streets

'Don't Stand By, Step In' equips adults and young people aged 13+ with the knowledge and skills to recognise harmful behaviour and take positive action as an active bystander.

Workshop and promotional materials

The workshop comes with slides and a facilitator plan, as well as marketing materials to promote the core idea, helping to embed bystander intervention into local practice.

A couple of days after doing the training I saw a woman being harassed so I said to the guy, ‘Mate, can you tell me what time the next bus is?’ and my girlfriend checked with the woman to see if she was OK.’

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What’s available?

Step In workshop

Workshop slides

Facilitator plan

Step In awareness materials

Memory cards

Print and digital poster

Pin badge

Don’t Stand By, Step In workshop

The 'Don't Stand By, Step In' workshop equips adults and young people aged 13+ with the knowledge and skills to recognise harmful behaviour and take positive action as an active bystander.

Through discussion and interactive activities, participants learn three practical ways to safely intervene. Sessions run 30–45 minutes and can be delivered across youth and community settings, as well as businesses and VCS organisations.

3 male, 2 female young people, one male community leader, in front of a Step In presentation on a screen.

Pilot workshop participants at Frenford Youth Clubs in Redbridge.

Workshop plan and slide deck

Through discussion and interactive activities, participants learn three practical ways to safely intervene. Sessions run 30–45 minutes and can be delivered across youth and community settings, as well as businesses and VCS organisations.

Contact us if you’d like to adapt the content for your local area.

Step In power point slide, with youtube link to 'Listen to girls' experience.'

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Awareness materials

‘Three ways to step in’ memory cards

Three ways to Step In – at your fingertips. This foldable memory card provides a reminder about your training as well as a handy reference guide that fits into your wallet. The card describes the three ways to stepping in safely – distract him, support her and get help, while the QR code links to advice on reporting harassment.

One yellow step in support card, one black step in support card, one orange This Has to Stop support card

Enamel pin badge

This stylish Step In pin badge is a great way to build awareness and start conversations. It’s a pleasing reward for workshop participants, too.

Orange step in pin badge.

Poster (for digital or print)

Our poster clearly outlines the three steps to being an active bystander front of mind: distract him, support her, get help. A print and a digital version are available, ready to be displayed in community hubs, schools and council spaces.

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FAQs

Step In Bystander training

  • Step In Bystander training equips adults and young people aged 13+ with the knowledge and skills to recognise harmful behaviour and take positive action as an active bystander.

    The half-hour Don’t Stand By, Step In workshop makes it easy to share bystander training with anyone in your community. The session can be held at youth clubs, community groups, faith spaces and workplaces, or, wherever your community needs it.

  • No training is needed to deliver this workshop, all the resources you need to deliver the workshop are provided, including slides and a facilitator plan, as well as marketing materials to promote the core idea, helping to embed bystander intervention into local practice. Find these resources here: link