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NAACP Boulder County - Religious Affairs Committee - Bystander Intervention to Stop Police-Sponsored Violence and Anti-Black Racist Harassment

In this interactive session, we will train people on how to safely intervene in the face of police violence and anti-Black racism using Right To Be 5D’s of bystander intervention. We’ll start by talking about the types of violence and racism Black folks are facing right now — from microaggressions to murder — using a tool we call the “spectrum of racism.” We’ll talk about how anti-Black racism is so ingrained into the fabric of our society that we see it present in all forms, from everyday tasks or activities to larger societal institutions. We’ll discuss the deep impact harassment, violence, and constant threat of violence has on Black communities. You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll also talk about what to do if you’re a person of color worried the violence will turn on you and how to avoid being a “White savior.” We’ll have time at the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see police sponsored, anti-Black harassment or violence.

May 23, 2022 07:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada)