Bystander Intervention

To register for this webinar please follow this link: https://speakerpreneur.zoom.us/webinar/register/2416804543012/WN_vI3SAFCbT0KOT0JNPEXNVw. Sessions are free and available only to members of the Michigan library community. Registrants will receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from PCI after they register.

The “Bystander Effect” refers to the phenomenon of people being less likely to involve themselves in situations when others are present. This presentation gives people the tools to safely and effectively step in to defuse potentially harmful situations. Bystander intervention is about preventing and de-escalating potentially violent incidents. It is the willingness to take action and help someone in time of need.

Domestic and Sexual Violence is preventable. You can help prevent it by being an Active Bystander!

From the information in this program, attendees will:

• Raise awareness of helping behaviors
• Increase motivation to help
• Develop skills and confidence when responding to problems or concerns
• Ensure the safety and well-being of self and others

Instructor: Emma Zevallos is the Director of Prevention and Education at Peace House she joined Peace House over a year ago, with over 7 years of experience working in assisting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Peace House is a non- profit dedicated to ending family violence and abuse through education, outreach, support services, and safe housing.

Emma demonstrated profound leadership while working at a Salt Lake City based rape crisis center and later as the Associate Director at the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Her vision is to center and uplift the voices of all communities and bring a deep commitment toward social equity and collective liberation. She is dedicated to educating youth about their rights and envisions a world free of violence. In her spare time, Emma enjoys hiking, travelling, and taking care of her plants.

PCI Webinars are recorded and available to members of the Michigan library community in the Library of Michigan's Niche Staff Skills Academy about a week after they air. New webinars will be in the New category for several weeks. You do not need to register for a webinar in order to view it later in the Staff Skills Academy.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan.