Kirk Imperati Sheriff at Dutchess County | Official website
Kirk Imperati Sheriff at Dutchess County | Official website
The Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights is organizing virtual Bystander Intervention Training sessions throughout October and November. These sessions aim to address harassment and promote resilience in challenging situations. The commission has collaborated with Right to Be, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending harassment through bystander intervention training, storytelling, and grassroots efforts. The trainings are free and interactive, featuring practice scenarios for safe intervention.
County Executive Sue Serino commented, “Whether online or in person, in Dutchess County, we know the value of kindness and respect. These trainings are a great way for us to help support each other and feel confident in our ability to help intervene to stop harassment if we see it. We are grateful to the Commission on Human Rights for their dedication to bringing trainings like this to Dutchess County and encouraging tolerance and acceptance within our community.”
Participants must register online at dutchessny.gov/HumanRights to attend any of the three sessions. Upon registration, attendees will receive an email with instructions on joining the event.
The session schedule includes:
- "Bystander Intervention to Stop Hate-Based Harassment" addresses various forms of harassment from verbal abuse to violence. It aims to equip bystanders with strategies for defusing tense situations.
- Noon-1:30pm Wednesday, October 9
- 7-8:30pm Thursday, November 14
- "Bystander Intervention to Stop Online Harassment" focuses on supporting victims of online abuse and targets hate against people of color and the LGBTQ+ community.
- 7-8pm Tuesday, October 22
- Noon-1pm Thursday, November 7
- "Resilience: This Moment and Beyond Session" teaches how individuals can demonstrate resilience by crafting their stories and making personal choices.
- Noon-1:30pm Thursday, October 31
- 7-8:30pm Tuesday, November 19
Further information about the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights is available at dutchessny.gov/HumanRights.
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