aneemo, in partnership with Milton Keynes City Council and the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, are pleased to offer this free Bystander Intervention e-learning course, available to all those who work or socialise in Central Milton Keynes.
What is included in this course?
This
bespoke CPD accredited aneemo ‘MK Bystander Intervention Training’ features
access to view 2-hours of high-quality bite-size video-based training,
alongside advice, local signposting, downloadable tools and resources and quizzes
to assess learning.
The content is developed in accordance with best practice and Public Health England bystander guidance, with elements tailored to the Milton Keynes area and services. It is designed to empower people to assess situations effectively and intervene in safe and practical ways when necessary.
Made up of three modules, this comprehensive CPD accredited video-based training will:
- Introduce the context and prevalence of unwanted sexual contact and the importance of Bystander Interventions
- Develop Bystander Intervention skills, explaining the theory behind, and practical use of, intervention techniques
- Provide guidance on how to manage disclosure of sexual violence, including signposting for further support and/or police involvement
Who is this course for?
Partner organisations and staff at local venues in central Milton Keynes nighttime economy and local businesses including staff working in:
- nightlife settings (incl. bar, clubs, cassino)
- hotels
- security staff
- taxi/bus drivers
- late night shops
Training Objectives:
At the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the prevalence of unwanted sexual contact and the importance of bystander interventions when it comes to prevention
- Gain knowledge around the psychology behind Bystander Intervention theory, including why and when the Bystander Effect results in action vs inaction
- Be confident in knowing how and when to intervene in situations that seem risky, in safe and practical ways
- Be aware of types of gender violence, gender specific issues and some common misconceptions
- Learn the definition of Consent generally, and in the context of mental capacity, alcohol and drug use
- Know what to do when an incident is reported, including when to alert the police and/or signposting to other local support services
- Recognise the importance of self-care and where to gain personal support
Your Instructor
Passionately working across organisational boundaries to develop new approaches to address health inequalities, Dr Williamson has a national reputation as leader in the development and delivery of services to address the needs of complex and multiply disadvantaged populations.
Emma is also the CEO of aneemo Ltd staff training and development company, works in private practice, teaches on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate at the Kings College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and is a published author; regularly talking at conferences, in national media, TV documentaries & news programmes.