For 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.
Read MoreThe potential impact of bystander intervention programming for sexual and relationship violence and stalking was codified when the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act amended the Clery Act to require all colleges and universities that receive federal funding to provide bystander intervention programs that teach students skills to safely and effectively intervene if they witness interpersonal violence. As campus administrators seek to select a bystander intervention program for their campus, they might ask, “How do I know if it works?”
Read MoreThe first Virtual Office Hours Event was a big success!
Caroline Leyva, Director of Curriculum Development and co-author of Bringing in the Bystander® College and High School Prevention Program, led the Office Hours and answered questions and provided insight to assist with facilitation questions.
Read MoreAt Soteria Solutions, we implement programs focused on preventing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and discrimination. Therefore, nearly all of the content in any of our programs could be potentially triggering to participants who have directly experienced – or had someone close to them experience – interpersonal violence. We also focus on primary prevention programming, which is designed for participants who have not had previous conversations about violence.
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