Bystander Training

Question 1

Define unconscious bias.

Answer 1

Unconscious bias – idea that background, culture and identity impact decision making without being consciously aware of the fact.

Question 2

What are the 9 characteristics stated by the Equality Act of 2010?

Answer 2

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

Question 3

Define microaggression.

Answer 3

Microaggressions – indirect, subtle or unintentional actions of discrimination against members of marginalised groups.

Question 4

Define privilege.

Answer 4

Privilege – privileged people are considered to be ‘the norm’ and gain invisibility in society.

Question 5

What are the ABCs of intervening?

Answer 5

A = assess for safety

B = be in a group

C = care for the victim

Question 6

What are the active bystander skills?

Answer 6

1. Notice the event
2. Interpret it as a problem
3. Feel responsible for dealing with it
4. Possess the necessary skills to act

Question 7

What are the 5 Ds of bystander intervention?

Answer 7

Distract – take attention away from the target

Delegate – find an ally

Document – record what happened

Direct – find a safe way to intervene

Delay – check in with the victim

Question 8

What is anti-racism?

Answer 8

Antiracism – an ongoing set of actions, active and constant. Comfort of non-marginalised people is not more important than the safety and humanity of racially marginalised people. Listen, do not re-traumatise marginalised people, do not tell marginalised people how to feel, educate yourself and do not make it the responsibility of marginalised groups to do so.