Active Bystander Intervention Training
Capitol Hill congregations have joined together to host an Active Bystander Intervention training through DC Peace Teams.
Where/When
Sunday, May 18th 2pm-5pm
Washington City Church of the Brethren
337 North Carolina Ave SE
$25 donation with potential scholarships available
What is an Active Bystander Training?
An active bystander training teaches effective skills for assessing, de-escalating, and diffusing a problematic situation, such as intimidation, harassment, abuse, physical violence, etc. Active bystander training focuses on a bystander observing a problematic situation and determining if and how to intervene. An active bystander is someone who not only witnesses a situation but takes steps to speak up or step in to keep a situation from escalating or to disrupt a problematic situation.
This is an interactive, participatory, beginner’s workshop designed for those that may have none to little prior studies of bystander intervention.
Trainer Biography
Tarek Maassarani is a peacebuilder, educator, and restorative justice practitioner with over 20 years of experience in conflict resolution and nonviolence. An early member of the DC Peace Team, he has led active bystander, nonviolent communication, and restorative justice trainings for faith groups, schools, and community organizations in the DMV and beyond.