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Bringing in the Bystander® College In-Person Train-the-Trainer Workshop

  • St. Peter's University: MacMahon Student Center - Duncan Family Skyroom Westroom 47 Glenwood Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07306 USA (map)

Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023    

Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT

Location:
Saint Peter’s University
MacMahon Student Center - Duncan Family Skyroom Westroom
47 Glenwood Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Registration Fees: $475 per person
Cost includes access to download the electronic training packet materials as well as a hardcopy training packet that contains one easy-to-use Facilitator Guide sent via mail to each attendee.

Note current BITB College licenses (V3.23) includes training for two people.

Deadline for signup: May 18, 2023

Max Capacity: 30

Eligibility: Registrants must have a current Bringing in the Bystander® College Curriculum license, which does not expire within 6 months of training dates. * 

Duration: 8 hours total

Description of event: One-Day, In-Person, Train-the-Trainer Workshop

Overview/Summary:

This one-day, train-the-trainer workshop will train facilitators to implement the Bringing in the Bystander® College Prevention Program*. Attendees will gain the skills to facilitate the program themselves as well as adapt and implement the curriculum on college campuses.

Participants will:

  1. Receive an overview of the BITB College curriculum with experienced trainers.

  2. Apply trauma-informed facilitation skills.

  3. Learn strategies for adapting BITB College to unique campus cultures.

  4. Understand the facilitation and adaptation of the BITB College curriculum.

  5. Practice bystander intervention strategies.

  6. Expand professional networks with other attendees.

*This training will cover how to facilitate our bystander intervention program, using the newest version of Bringing in the Bystander, Version 3.23.

If your organization has a license for Version 1 or Version 2, a new Facilitator Guide will not be provided. 

Not sure if your institution or organization has a license? Reach out to Casey at casey.laplante@soteriasolutions.org for more information before registering.

If you would like to renew your license early and receive the latest BITB license version (V3), we are happy to help you. Renewing your license extends your license time three years beyond its natural expiration. You will not lose any license time. Contact Casey at casey.laplante@soteriasolutions.org.

Target Audience: (who should attend?): Trainers who will be implementing the program and training others to facilitate on their campus, and facilitators (people who will be delivering the program to students)

Agenda or objectives: To receive a copy of the agenda prior to registering, reach out to Casey at casey.laplante@soteriasolutions.org

Soteria Solutions team members:

Lead Trainers:  Lee Helmken Cherry, MPH & Meera Seshadri, MSPH

Additional Details/requirements:

  • Prior to shipping hardcopy materials to attendees, participating organizations must have valid license agreement and payment processed. Materials shipped within one week of training will require rush shipping and the participating organization will be responsible for rush shipping charges. 

  • Closest Airport to Venue: Newark Airport (EWR)

  • Parking Information: Parking is available on-site in front of the student center please confirm car details for the campus’ security staff.

Links:

Register here!