Bystander Intervention Training

Teaching children to intervene safely when they witness problems builds moral courage and community safety.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Champions of Character
• Learning area: Socio-Emotional
• Level: Level 3

Objectives

• Understand bystander role in conflict
• Learn safe intervention strategies
• Commit to active bystanding

Materials

• Bystander scenario videos/cards
• Intervention strategy menu
• Practice scenarios

Instructions

Discuss bystander effect: why people often don't help when they see problems. Teach safe intervention strategies: getting an adult, distracting the situation, supporting the target later, recording what happened. Practice intervening in scenarios. Commit to being 'upstanders' not bystanders.

Educator tip

Emphasize SAFE intervention—never put themselves at risk. Getting adult help is always an acceptable strategy.

Assessment

Observe understanding of bystander dynamics, safe intervention planning, and commitment to action.

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