Dear Associates:

 

We are offering Step-Up Bystander Intervention training via Teams on Wed, 6/2 3-6 pm ET and Wed 6/9, 3-6 pm ET. The training is in two 3-hour session. Please sign up only if you can attend both sessions.

 

There are 25 slots for the training. We are trying to prioritize both people who will be on site this summer and grad students. We will create a waiting list if there are more people who wish to participate than there are slots.

 

 

If you would like to attend the training, please reply to me by Fri 5/14.

 

Thanks,

 

Linda Pardo

 

 

Step UP: to bias, prejudice and discrimination

Have you ever seen a bias incident that made you uncomfortable but not known what to do? Step UP: Think. Care. Act. is an approach to help people learn how to take positive action to reduce harm. It’s a reminder that your voice matters, and you have the power to show up and make a difference.

Program Goals

·         Increase knowledge of helping behaviors

·         Increase motivation to take action

·         Develop skills and confidence when responding to problems or concerns related to bias, discrimination, and prejudice.

·         Identify resources that are available to report issues of bias, discrimination, and harassment at Hubbard Brook

https://www.uvm.edu/health/stepup

 

The facilitators are Annie Valentine https://www.uvm.edu/health/profiles/annie-valentine-med and Jilliene Rodriguez https://www.uvm.edu/deanofstudents/profiles/jilliene_johnson_med

 

 

Linda H. Pardo, PhD Environmental Engineer Forest Service Northern Research Station p: 802-656-1712 f: 802-656-8683 linda.pardo@usda.gov 81 Carrigan Dr., UVM Aiken Center, Room 204C Burlington, VT 05401 www.fs.fed.us Caring for the land and serving people