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At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, we encourage our community members to engage in active bystander behaviors by intervening in problematic situations.

All of us witness problematic or potentially dangerous situations at some point during our lives. Active bystanders intervene in those situations to help improve the outcome. We encourage all 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community members to be active bystanders when they feel they have the ability and safety to intervene to help keep the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community safe. 

In order to teach students and other community members the tools to be an active bystander, we offer trainings led by student facilitators who have been specially trained. 

We currently offer the following trainings:

Bystander Intervention 1.0 - This training is completed by all first year students during their first semester on campus. This training provides an interactive experience in which students consider when and how they will intervene in potential power-based violence situations.

Bystander Intervention 2.0 - This training is for any student who has already completed the 1.0 training and is scheduled on demand. This training provides an interactive experience in which students consider when and how they will intervene in dangerous situations including the topic areas of substance use, hazing, and power-based violence.

Get Training

To request a program or to become a Shaw Ambassador:

Email wellness@colgate.edu

Intervention Methods for Active Bystanders