From our friends at Indivisible Cumberland County:

Bystander Intervention & De-escalation Training: TUESDAY, JULY 15TH | 6-8 PM Register Here Recognize bias, harassment, or targeting before it escalates — and build your confidence to step in safely as an effective ally. What happens when law enforcement — the very people sworn to protect us — break that trust by questioning or detaining someone for no clear reason?  What would you do if you saw someone being unfairly singled out in public, or a tense situation starting to spiral?  When do you step forward instead of stepping back? Join Indivisible Cumberland County online on Tuesday, July 15th at 6 PM for an immersive Active Bystander Intervention & De-escalation Training with Prevention. Action. Change. (PAC). This two-hour online session will help you recognize bias, harassment, or targeting before it escalates — and build your confidence to step in safely as an effective ally. Exercises will depend on group size but typically include small group interactions, role-play, and movement-based scenarios. You’ll learn and practice de-escalation techniques to assess risk, defuse tension with words and body language, and protect yourself if things become unsafe. The training also includes techniques for managing adrenaline and recovering after difficult encounters. Walk away with real-world skills you can use immediately to support others and help keep public spaces safe for everyone. Indivisible Cumberland County is hiring professionals to conduct the training and is requesting that participants donate $20 to take part. On the registration page you will be directed to ICC’s ActBlue page to make a donation. Register Here