BCCWITT-Be More Than a Bystander Application

BCCWITT-Be More Than a Bystander

Train-the-Trainer Candidate Application
"Be More Than a Bystander" is a renowned initiative between the Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) and the BC Lions aimed at substantially increasing awareness and understanding about the impact of all forms of violence against women and girls. This model recognizes that most men care deeply about the women and girls in their lives and in the world, and engages those men to take ownership and play an active role in ending gender-based bullying, harassment and violence.

The BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) partnered with EVA BC to adapt this program to ‘Break the Silence’ on bullying and harassment in the skilled trades sector.

To ensure that male leaders and influencers in the skilled trades industry are confident and ready to take on this important work as spokesmen, a three-day intensive training program has been developed.

This program will build skills, competencies, abilities and analysis to prepare spokesmen for their roles as leaders for the industry in this program. After the intensive training, the spokesmen will be equipped to lead sessions in workplaces, unions and other industry organizations.

For more information about BCCWITT and this program, please visit bccwitt.ca/whatwedo/bystander

The BCCWITT-adapted Bystander curriculum will cover the following:

Gender-Based Bullying, Harassment and Violence 101
- Overview of bullying, harassment and violence against women;
- Understand the incidence of sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence in Canada;
- Understand the basics of the psychological impacts of gender-based bullying, harassment and other forms ofviolence to build empathy;
- Understand why women rarely come forward; and
- Understand the various impacts on communities such as Indigenous women, immigrant and refugee women,women who live with disabilities and other vulnerable women.
Understanding the Response System
- Learn basic knowledge related to what anti-violence programs do:
  - Crisis response
  - Empowering approaches
  - Assisting with reporting
  - Supporting women to get medical attention
  - Making effective referrals and other advocacy
- Learn basic skills to respond appropriately to a disclosure themselves in the immediate, such as during or after a presentation. Participants will learn what to do, what to say and where to refer.
- Understand the laws surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault, including sexual consent.
The Bystander Model

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the Bystander intervention model, including:
- Why these are men’s issues
- What role socialized masculinity plays towards violence in society
- What is sexism and misogyny
- The pressure to be tough and not empathetic
- Media literacy and understanding the role of media in establishing and maintaining social norms
- The power of men stepping in and speaking up
- The role of bystander intervention as a men’s leadership issue
- Know what options there are to speak up/interrupt bullying, harassment and other forms of violence with people at the worksite, training facilities and even with friends or family.

Contact Information

BCCWITT BMTAB Train-the-Trainer Application
Name *

First Name Last Name
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization *
Job Title/Occupation *
Trade or Designation *
Trade level (if applicable)

Red Seal Journey Apprentice - 4th Year Apprentice - 3rd Year Apprentice - 2nd Year Apprentice - 1st Year Pre-apprentice
Do you consider yourself a leader or influencer in your workplace or trade? *
Do you have the support of your employer to participate in this program? *
Do you commit to facilitate the 90-minute workshop when your training is complete? *

Criminal Record Check Agreement

BCCWITT BMTAB Train-the-Trainer Application
As the curriculum that you will be taught to facilitate is of a sensitive nature, shortlisted applicants will be required to obtain a criminal record check and submit it to the BC Centre for Women in the Trades prior to being accepted into the program.

Previous convictions related to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, criminal harassment, animal abuse or any other related issues, may disqualify you from participating in the program.

Criminal records will remain confidential, be reviewed by one person, and will be immediately destroyed after review.

The cost of the criminal record check will be covered by the program. Please keep your receipts and submit for reimbursement via email or in-person.
If I am shortlisted to be a BCCWITT Be More Than a Bystander spokesman, I understand that I will be required to obtain and submit a criminal record check. *
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Eligibility Requirements

Criminal Record Check Agreement

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