Active Bystander Week
Your actions matter – stand up, speak out, step in.
Join the University of Worcester and Worcester Students' Union for a week of empowering events designed to equip our community with the skills to become confident active bystanders.
Monday 10th - Friday 14th March 2025
What is Active Bystandership?
Being an active bystander means recognizing problematic behaviour and choosing to intervene safely and confidently. This week-long campaign will provide you with practical tools to make a difference in our campus community.
What's Happening?
Bystander Intervention Training
Led by Dr. Gill Harrop, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology and lead of the UW Bystander Intervention Programme, this interactive session provides practical tools and strategies for safe intervention.
- Open to all students and staff
- Students can claim training hours towards their V record
- Book Your Place Now
Event Information Stalls
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St John's Campus |
City Campus SU Desk, Charles Hastings Check SU social media for dates and times |
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Drop by to learn more, sign up for training, |
Meet the SU team and discover ways |
Live Action Intervention Demonstrations
Watch students from Loco Theatre demonstrate real-life bystander intervention scenarios through a series of compelling short videos.
- Released daily on the Students' Union Instagram
- Follow @WorcSU to catch all videos
Bystander Stories Project
We're collecting real-life stories about active bystandership and its impact. Share your experiences of stepping in to help someone or being helped by an active bystander.
The Three D's: A Fresh Approach
Discover our refreshed materials on the proven "Three D's" strategy:
- Direct: Intervene directly when safe
- Distract: Create a diversion to de-escalate
- Delegate: Involve others when needed
Active Bystander Podcast
Listen to real experiences from UW staff and students who have been active bystanders or benefited from intervention.
- Link to follow
Instagram Challenge
Test your knowledge of bystander myths in our interactive Instagram quiz!
Why Get Involved?
By learning to identify problematic behaviour and intervene safely, you become part of creating a safer, more supportive community for everyone at Worcester. Your actions can prevent harm, challenge harmful behaviour, and support your peers.
Join us in making a difference—because your actions matter!