Abolitionist Bystander Intervention Training

Please note: this event will be held in person.

This workshop explores why we must reject the framing of racist incidents as ‘hate crime’, and ways we can intervene when we witness these types of harm in public. Challenging automatic responses such as calling the police or doing nothing, this is a space to explore the multitude of alternatives available to us. Together we’ll share skills and build autonomous practices to respond to racist and discriminatory incidents, reduce our reliance on the state and keep each other safe!

CW: racism, street harrassment, gender-based violence

Masks are required at this event if you are able to wear one. Let's keep each other safe!

Bystander Intervention Scotland is an off-shoot of Glasgow Prisoner Solidarity, working to bring abolitionist bystander training to grassroots groups and workplaces.

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There will be 16 attendees maximum, and the event will feature comfort breaks. During this event, attendees will participate in: Talk / Lecture, Group Discussions, Break out rooms / Small group discussions, Hands on activities, Movement

This event will take place at Glasgow Zine Library's space on Albert Road. You can find directions here.

Masks are required at this event if you are able to wear one.

If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via [email protected]

All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here.

GZL pledges to support The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. As part of this pledge we may participate in strikes called in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If this event falls on a strike day and is cancelled, we will work with event leaders to reschedule the event asap. Participants will also have the option of receiving an immediate refund for any ticket purchases and travel booked to attend.

After booking a ticket, you will be sent several reminder emails from Eventbrite leading up to the event. We will also send emails that share any resources that attendees will need access to, including any required materials.

Please email [email protected] with any queries or issues.

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