Bystander Intervention Training (Final Make Up Session 1)

Completing a Bringing in the Bystander (BITB) training is requirement for all first year and new transfer students. This is a 1.5 hour long, interactive training, that is facilitated by the Relationship Peer Educators (RPEs).

Each residence hall has been designated specific dates to complete the course. Please choose one of the following dates/ times that correspond with your residence hall. Trainings are limited to 40 participants. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. If none of the indicated dates/ times work please email Jill Kelley (she/her), Assistant Director of Prevention and Education at jckelley@holycross.edu. You must provide at least 10 days notice if you are unavailable to attend any of the designated dates/times in order to effectively schedule a make up session.

In this training you will learn how to be an active bystander and develop skills to be a responsible contributor to your community. You will have the opportunity to explore how to make ethical decisions and understand the consequences of your actions. You will have the opportunity to find answers to the questions "Who do I want to become?" & "To Whom and for whom am I accountable?". This training is an opportunity for you to engage in personal growth practices for yourself and others.

BITB as a evidence- based solution:
BITB is a prevention program based on the concept that all community members have a role to play in ending incivility, harassment, violence and discrimination. The important role that a bystander has in intervention is the basis for this unique and effective program. The program helps participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify and safely intervene before, during and after instances of potentially harmful.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will understand the concept of bystander intervention.

Participants will be able to identify inappropriate sexual behaviors and recognize sexual & relationship violence.

Participants will understand their role in bystander intervention and commit to intervene in the case of sexual and relationship violence before, during, and after and incident.

Participants will understand personal barriers to bystander intervention and develop techniques to overcome them, including the role that factors of identity play.

Participants will develop strategies for safely intervening
in ways that fit their ability and skillset.

Need an accommodation? Please reach out to Jill for any requests at jckelley@holycross.edu at least 10 days prior to a scheduled training session.

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Co-hosted with: RPE (Relationship Peer Educators), The Office of Student Integrity & Community Standards, The Office of Student Wellness Education

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