Stand By Me

Activating Bystanders

Bystander Intervention Training

What is Bystander Intervention?

Bystander intervention is when someone who witnesses harmful behaviour like bullying, harassment, or discrimination chooses to step in and do something instead of ignoring it. It’s about recognising your role and acting safely and effectively to prevent harm or support the person affected.

of people witness bullying or harassment but hesitate to intervene

of incidents of harm is significantly reduced when bystanders step in.

of participants feel more confident after Bystander intervention training

Do you know what to do when you witness harm?

Bullying, harassment, prejudice, and microaggressions chip away at trust and safety. Left unchallenged, they escalate into serious harm. Most people want to help, but freeze, worry about making things worse, or don’t know what to say. Recognising harmful behaviour and stepping in safely can prevent harm and save lives. Stand By Me trains people to act confidently and create safer, respectful environments 

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Our Stand By Me Training, Tailored to Your Needs

Not doing anything is still doing something.

What are you choosing?

Most people want to help they just don’t know how. Stand By Me training bridges that gap with practical skills for real-life situations with safe intervention tactics.

What Do We Focus On?

Practical application

Our training is not just about giving people information but about giving people the opportunity to internalise the skills to be able to apply them in different contexts.

Behaviour change

We provide the tools to influence behaviour change that brings practical benefits through real-life case studies related to the audiences we work with.

Cultural change

Help set the ‘new normal’ in your team, department, or organisation that sets out what people are expected to do and what they can expect from others.

110%

increased knowledge of bystander interventions after Stand By Me session.

90%

more conﬁdence to intervene after Stand By Me session.

102%

more likely to report a hate crime after Stand By Me session.

Who This Training Is For

Stand By Me is relevant anywhere people interact in workplaces, schools, colleges, community spaces, and public-facing services. Whether you’re dealing with customers, students, colleagues, or the public, inappropriate attitudes can surface. This training equips everyone to respond.

Since 2019, we have delivered

10000+

Training

45000+

Participants

5000+

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Benefits of Stand By Me 

⦿ Helps to address inappropriate attitudes and behaviours.

⦿ Gives everyone a role they can play through a range of interventions.

⦿ Leads to a more inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.