Bystander Training: Bringing in the Bystander

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Why Bystander Training?

• Sexual and intimate partner violence affect too many people, especially on college campuses
• Bystander training is THE MOST EFFECTIVE tool we have in reducing campus sexual violence
• The more folks get trained, the larger our safety net for NAU students

What is it?

• This is a 2 hour in person, interactive, prevention program developed to teach students how to be active bystanders and reduce the impacts of sexual violence.
• The program emphasizes strategies for safely intervening before, during, and after an incident involving harassment and sexual violence.

Benefits of completing the training:

• Learn how you can help reduce sexual violence on campus
• Learn how to support someone who has experienced sexual violence
• Improve your knowledge and skills to safely intervene in situations of sexual violence, harassment, bullying, sexism, and discrimination
• Earn a certificate of completion for your resume
• Learn about important campus and community resources

Who can participate:

• Any and all NAU students
• Student clubs, groups, organizations, teams, friend groups and classrooms
• Group size can range from 8-35 people
• The program can be modified to fit your group’s needs

How to schedule training:

Please complete a presentation request here. Be sure to select “Bringing in the Bystander”. We ask for two week’s notice for effective scheduling