¡Ay! Tu silencio duele

Do you ever stand by silently when you feel you should speak up? If so, your silence hurts and it can actually serve to condone the offensive comments or behaviors. Many people say they want to speak up when they see others stereotyped, disrespected, or demeaned. But they stand by silently because of discomfort or the fear of saying the wrong thing. They may turn away thinking “who am I to get involved, this isn't my business.” In fact, as a bystander, you ARE part of the conversation. You are the audience. Your silence allows the disrespectful behavior to continue. Your silence hurts. Ouch! Your Silence Hurts will inspire passive bystanders to use their voice and be upstanders, or pro-active allies. This training can be used wherever you wish to build a respectful and inclusive environment. How to encourage the silent bystander? In a powerful and compelling way, this 11 minute program motivates bystanders to use their voice to speak up for respect on behalf of someone else. Includes the 9-minute video + 10 question quiz.

Learning objectives:

• Explain the high cost of Silent Collusion. Identify the power of the Bystander to make a difference. Enhance skills necessary to become an effective Ally