When people traditionally think about tools for safety on public transportation, infrastructure like cameras and lighting often comes to mind; but people are one of the most powerful safety tools available. This blog explores how activating riders and staff as bystanders can transform transit culture, reduce harm, and create safer shared spaces. Through a social marketing approach, everyday moments become opportunities for collective responsibility and action.
Read MoreSupporting military-connected survivors starts with understanding your own organization. Soteria Solutions and NOVA’s Organizational Self-Assessment Tool empowers civilian agencies to identify strengths, address gaps, and build trauma-informed, survivor-centered practices tailored to the unique needs of military-connected survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Free, bilingual, and designed for real impact, start transforming your organization today.
Read MoreA recent study titled “Bystander Interventions Against Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Workplace” by Kristan Stampe Nielsen, Maj Hansen, and Eva Gemzøe Mikkelsen provides valuable insights into the challenges and effectiveness of bystander intervention programs aimed at addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment in workplace settings.
Read MoreFor decades, bystander intervention has been a growing and effective tool in violence prevention, empowering individuals to recognize, respond to, and prevent harmful behaviors in real time. While bystander intervention has been a transformative strategy, Soteria Solutions recognizes the need for multiple approaches. An essential and complementary method to bystander intervention is Strategic Resistance.
Read MoreTraditional sexual harassment training often falls short—sometimes, it even backfires. Research shows that compliance-based programs can reinforce stereotypes and fail to drive real change. Bystander intervention training works. At Soteria Solutions, we empower employees with practical tools to prevent harm and foster accountability. Our evidence-backed programs create safer, more respectful workplaces.
Read MoreA recent podcast, Resource on the Go from National Sexual Violence Resource Center, inspired our latest blog, exploring Intersectional Data collected from youth. But data isn’t information until it tells us something…
Read MoreThe Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education recently published its annual report, highlighting efforts and accomplishments from this past year by members and partner organizations. Soteria Solutions is honored to be featured in this report for its evidence-based approaches to preventing and addressing sexual harassment and violence.
Read MoreA recent article from Forbes, The Hidden Dangers of Ignoring Employees, inspired our latest blog, exploring the root causes of why people feel overlooked and ignored in the workplace.
Read MoreAt Soteria Solutions, customization is integral to our solutions.
Read MoreMore than 50% of small businesses fail before their fifth consecutive year of operating. 2023 marks the 5th year anniversary of Soteria Solutions. We spoke with three leaders to capture their reflections on how Soteria Solutions has leveraged their strengths and their partners’ strengths to thrive in their first five years; being a catalyst for achieving meaningful change in high schools, colleges and universities and in workplaces.
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