The University of Twente aims to provide a socially safe environment for everyone. Respect, integrity, honesty and consideration for everyone are all part of the norms of expected behaviour within this environment. Therefore, we are very pleased to announce that we have secured the services of Scott Solder and he will be providing the award-winning ‘Active Bystander’ training for 4 days in January and February 2019 at the UT. During these days, Scott will be able to train 300 UT employees. Sign up to join this unique opportunity (1.5 hours)!
FROM BYSTANDER TO ACTIVE BYSTANDER
A Bystander is a person who has observed a conflict or behaviour that is unacceptable. It might be serious or minor, one-time or repeated, but the Bystander knows that the behaviour is destructive and/or likely to make a bad situation worse. An Active Bystander can take steps that can make a difference. Active bystander training aims to empower people to challenge poor behaviour, and bring about cultural change through the reinforcement of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable behaviour.
About the active bystander training programme
The Active Bystander training programme aims to empower staff and students across the College community to challenge poor behaviours, and bring about cultural change through the reinforcement of messages defining the boundaries of unacceptable behaviour.
Many individuals with problematic attitudes are likely to think their behaviour is normal if no one confronts it, and this can often be reinforced by cultural messages. Some might not care their behaviour causes harm to others, but some might not even realise. If we constantly reinforce messages about behaviour that is unacceptable, this puts considerable pressure on people to re-think their behaviour. So any level of inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour should not be ignored.
Working collectively we can bring about change and create a safe and supportive community for all!
