A community in motion – Active bystander training for the VCSE sector

Recognise WHEN to take action - understand WHAT you can do - feel confident about HOW to respond. This free session for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in York will be delivered by Laura Harris from North Yorkshire Sport and will explore unwelcome behaviour, why we respond to situations in different ways, and practical tools you can use to become a more confident active bystander. This practical training session will help you: • Recognise when to take action • Understand what you can do • Feel confident about how to respond Registration will be from 9am, with refreshments available. Course Content: Section 1: Unwelcome Behaviour This section introduces the topic of unwelcome behaviour with examples from racism, misogyny and sexism, disability, LGBTQIA+ experiences. Through discussion and activities, you’ll explore: • How unwelcome behaviour can present itself • Assumptions and the importance of questioning them • Our own biases, opinions and responses Section 2: The Science Bit Why do we react the way we do when we witness something that doesn’t feel right?This section explores some of the human science behind our behaviour, including: • What we mean by a ‘bystander’ and an ‘active bystander’ • How and why we react differently in challenging situations • Understanding our own responses when we witness unwelcome behaviour Section 3: The Toolkit This section introduces the 5 Ds Toolkit, a recognised approach to active bystandership, with practical examples of how it can be used. You’ll explore different scenarios and discuss possible approaches using the toolkit. The session will finish by looking at how you can begin putting the toolkit into practice personally, within your work and across your organisation. Meet the speaker: Laura Harris, is Sports and Welfare Manager at North Yorkshire Sport. Laura brings a wealth of personal and professional experience across a varied career in social care, the VCSE sector and education. Eligibility This training is free to attend and funded by York CVS. It is open to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations based and operating in the City of York, including York Outer, as well as organisations supporting beneficiaries in York. Due to high demand, places are limited to two people per VCSE organisation. If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to another delegate. You are also welcome to send a substitute from your organisation. You can cancel through Eventbrite or by emailing [email protected]. For cancellations at very short notice, email notification is preferred. Contact details Please contact Jane Granville, Funding and Development Officer, York CVS on: [email protected]. Venue The training will take place at the Priory Street in York. Please visit our dedicated website to find out more about the Centre, including our Accessibility Guide.