YFS Clubs - Active Bystander Training
York University
4700 Keele St, North York, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
Ontario
43.7742044
-79.5014399
Description
Mandatory ABS training is required for all YFS ratified clubs to receive club benefits. These trainings are given virtually through Zoom and in-person on campus. The Active Bystander program aims to educate our community members to intervene when witnessing any form of sexual violence. Through training programs and initiatives, we hope to create a community that is educated on what sexual violence is, how consent can be incorporated into our daily lives and empower individuals to say something or do something when witnessing different forms of sexual violence. Sexual violence may appear in the media often; however, incidences of sexual violence are highly underreported. There are numerous barriers that exist that make it difficult for survivors to seek support or report their experiences with sexual violence openly. Some barriers include:
Fear of not being believed.
Shame, embarrassment, guilt and self‐blame experienced by the survivors.
Fear of retaliation by the perpetrator.
Concerns about re‐victimization by the system.
Someone who is from the 2SLGBTQ+ community and not "out" may not want to disclose out of fear of the implications of the disclosure.
Someone with a disability may be reliant on a support person for care and may be in fear of the outcomes of disclosure.
Someone from a targeted community may not see the police as there to protect them.
As an active bystander, you can help decrease these barriers for survivors to report an incident or reach out for support by contributing to a culture that takes the issue seriously and aims to prevent additional violence from occurring. It is also important to always check in with the person experiencing the violence or discrimination to ensure you are not taking power away from them in the situation. For example, some survivors may not feel comfortable contacting the police, so it is important that you respect their wishes and provide them with other avenues of support.
Times
Start:
2025-01-20T11:00:00-05:00
End:
2025-01-20T13:00:00-05:00
Times
Start:
2025-01-22T17:30:00-05:00
End:
2025-01-22T19:30:00-05:00
Times
Start:
2025-01-24T11:00:00-05:00
End:
2025-01-24T13:00:00-05:00
Category
Other
Tickets
Virtual Clubs Admission - Wednesday, October 2
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Virtual Clubs Admission - Friday, October 4
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In-Person Clubs Admission - Monday, October 7
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25
In-Person Clubs Admission - Wednesday, October 9
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In-Person Clubs Admission - Friday, October 11
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Virtual Clubs Admission - Tuesday, October 22
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Virtual Clubs Admission - Wednesday, October 23
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Virtual Clubs Admission - Thursday, October 24
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In-Person Clubs Admission - Monday, October 28
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In-Person Clubs Admission - Wednesday, October 30
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In-Person Clubs Admission - Friday, November 1
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Virtual Clubs Admission - Tuesday, November 5
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Virtual Clubs Admission - Wednesday, November 6
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Virtual Clubs Admission - Thursday, November 7
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In-Person Clubs Admission - Monday, November 11
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In-Person Clubs Admission - Wednesday, November 13
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25
In-Person Clubs Admission - Friday, November 15
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25
Virtual Clubs Admission - Monday, January 20
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30
Virtual Clubs Admission - Wednesday, January 22
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Virtual Clubs Admission - Friday, January 24
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