Bystander Intervention Training

Be the Difference. Step Up for Respect.

Empower Every Employee
Every team member has the power to make a difference. Bystander Intervention Training teaches employees to recognize inappropriate behaviour, respond with confidence, and prevent escalation.

Build a Safer, Stronger Workplace
When employees speak up and support one another, workplaces become safer, stronger, and more respectful.

A Game Changer for Culture
This training is a game changer when combined with HR Proactive’s Respect in Action program, which covers the legal foundation and civility strategies to prevent harassment before it starts.

Why It Matters
Proactive bystander action strengthens trust, accountability, and respect, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and safe.

Training Topics Include:

Understanding the Role of a Bystander

Definition of a Bystander
Definition of Bystander Intervention

Barriers to Intervention

Addressing Hesitation and Stigma

The Bystander Effect

Understanding the Bystander Effect
Key Factors Influencing the Bystander Effect

The Five ‘Ds’ of Bystander Intervention

Direct: Addressing the situation head-on
Delegate: Seeking assistance from others
Distract: Diverting attention to defuse the situation
Document: Reporting the incident
Delay: Intervening when it is safer to do so

The Impact of the #MeToo Movement

Bystander Intervention in the Age of Social Media

The Role of Bystander Intervention in Preventing
Workplace Harassment

The Five D's of Bystander Intervention

01. Direct

Take immediate action by confronting the harmful behaviour directly. This involves speaking up firmly and clearly, making it known that the behavior is not acceptable.

02. Delegate

Get help from someone else. Scan the situation to assess risk and determine how to best intervene. Then, delegate tasks to others around you.

03. Distract

Create some form of distraction and interrupt the flow of violence. A key with this step is to engage directly with the person being targeted.

04. Delay

Check in with those affected, offering comfort and reassurance that the incident is not their fault. The responsibility lies with those who engaged in the behaviour.

05. Document

Record inappropriate behaviour/violence so there is a record available from a third-party witness to provide as evidence if necessary.

Our Bystander Intervention Training program provides employees with the skills to handle difficult situations in a way that does not escalate the conflict.

It teaches practical, real-world strategies that empower employees to take action when they see harassment happening. Through training, employees gain the tools and confidence to intervene effectively and safely.

Bystander intervention in the workplace promotes a culture of accountability, ensuring that harassment, discrimination, and bullying are not tolerated.

Methods of Delivery Offered and Purchasing Options

Our Bystander Intervention Training eLearning program is designed to integrate seamlessly with your organization’s workflow:

Scorm-Compliant Course Files

SCORM-compliant course files for upload into your LMS, giving you full control over delivery, tracking, and compliance reporting. Licensing options or outright purchase.

HR Pro Hosted LMS

Access through our HR Pro Hosted LMS, a ready-to-use platform with reporting, user grouping, and customizable course features. No internal setup is required.

Live Virtual Training Sessions

Led by a facilitator, providing an interactive, real-time learning experience for teams.