Get Berkshire Active & Active Oxfordshire will be delivering an online training session: ‘Creating Safer Spaces for Movement: How to Be an Active Bystander’. Supporting a wider female safety initiative, please join us as we build on this important work. A practical and empowering session designed to build confidence, awareness, and shared responsibility across the movement & physical activity sector.
Most of us have experienced moments when something didn’t feel right, a comment, a behaviour or an interaction that made us pause. Maybe we weren’t sure whether to step in, or we felt it wasn’t our place. This session is about recognising those moments & understanding that even small actions can contribute to safer, more respectful environments for everyone. As part of Bystander Awareness Month, we’ll come together and explore what it means to intervene safely and confidently, whether that’s speaking up, checking in with someone, or choosing another action that feels comfortable.
Key discussion points:
- What Active Bystandership means in movement & physical activity settings
- Why stepping in (even in small ways) matters
- How to stay curious, not judgmental
- Practical tools, tips, and real examples
- Safe actions for different comfort levels and personalities
While this session is for everyone, we especially want to encourage men to join the conversation. Men play a crucial role as allies in shaping positive cultures, challenging harmful behaviour, and modelling safety and respect within movement and physical activity spaces. Your presence and engagement genuinely make a difference.
We look forward to welcoming you.