From Bystander to Upstander: Empowering Students to Take Safe, Effective Action

Session Description

Empower students through understanding the Pyramid of Hate, identifying how stereotyping can lead to prejudice, discrimination and violence and the impact on individuals and society. By exploring the bystander effect and embracing the role of Upstanders, students can learn to challenge norms and alter the perpetrator-victim dynamic. Inspire your students and give them the tools to become an Upstander by disempowering the bully through safe, appropriate and effective strategies.

Learning Outcomes

- Analyse the Pyramid of Hate to explain how unacceptable behaviours become normalised in workplaces and other settings
- Explain the value of Upstander behaviour and identify common barriers that prevent action
- Apply practical, safe, and effective strategies for responding as an upstander in real-world situations
- Evaluate how an upstander support framework can be used in schools and workplaces to strengthen positive culture change

Curriculum Level

F - 10

Keywords

Consent and Respectful Relationships, Inclusion, Leadership, Psychological and environmental safety

Presentation Type

Classroom Workshop
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