ACTIVATE COURAGE is a compelling presentation centered on the widely known harm-reduction technique called "bystander intervention."
Typically deployed to disrupt problem behavior in order to prevent an assault, ACTIVATE COURAGE expands on how intervention may be utilized to confront a wide array of interpersonal harms. We'll explore social contexts, observation techniques, and several strategies for how to safely approach complex situations.
And don't worry... even though some content may seem a bit heavy, our goal is personal empowerment. So don't expect anything shocking or set in a tone of doom & gloom (a.k.a. this is trauma-informed content). Besides, skill-building alongside your fellow community members is where it's at!
Graham Hackett has been a community educator for 30+ years and a harm-reduction specialist for the past decade. Working alongside extraordinary survivors and talented professional advocates at crisis centers and shelters in NC and CO, Graham led the development of engaging and accurate community education modules. ACTIVATE COURAGE is built on both research and stakeholder input, designed in the style of evidence-based "primary prevention" modules endorsed by the CDC.
