REPOST: Bystander Intervention Training (Faculty & Staff)

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time of renewed hope and a rejuvenated determination. This is a time when we are reconnected to the possibility and the promise of a campus free from violence and fear of violence. This is a day we reclaim our truth that power-based personal violence is not inevitable.

A green dot is any behavior, choice or action that promotes safety for everyone and communicates utter intolerance for sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. A green dot is intervening in a high-risk situation – a green dot is putting information about the Office of Equity and Inclusion on your syllabus – a green dot is hanging a prevention poster on your office door – a green dot is attending a bystander intervention training – a green dot is sharing a link to your local prevention program on your social media – a green dot is encouraging the student organization you advise to look at their culture. A green dot is simply your individual choice at any given moment to make our campus safer.

Your contribution is necessary. Your voice is powerful. Your commitment is our hope. Together, let’s end some violence. There’s no day like today. No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something.

This training will be geared towards faculty and staff.