Fwd: Re: Bystander Intervention and Allyship Virtual Workshops

[Valorie Zimmerman]

I'm not sure I can go, but anyone wanting this training is welcome to
participate, so sign up if you want to learn how to stop bullying when you
see it.

Valorie

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From: 'sttaylor' via Google Summer of Code Mentors List <
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Date: Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 11:52 AM
Subject: [GSoC Mentors] Re: Bystander Intervention and Allyship Virtual
Workshops for GSoC Mentors
To: Google Summer of Code Mentors List <
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And to clarify these workshops are *open to all of you on this list* (it's
not just for GSoC 2022 mentors and org admins).  We have plenty of space
available, we hope to see you all there!

Best,
Stephanie

On Friday, June 10, 2022 at 8:26:57 PM UTC-7 sttaylor wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> After the success of the Allyship virtual workshops we held last September
> (about 95 of you attended these sessions) we are offering a couple more
> Allyship workshops for folks who couldn’t attend last year and we are
> adding 3 new workshops on Bystander Intervention. Dr. Kim Tran, a strategic
> expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion will lead these 90-minute
> virtual workshops for our open source communities, and offer DEI education
> to support our contributors!
>
> These workshops serve to facilitate conversations around allyship,
> bystander intervention and inclusion in tech companies and activist spaces
> allowing organizations and companies to create better workplaces, welcoming
> environments, and mitigate potential set-backs.
>
> These 90-minute virtual workshops are organized with small groups (max of
> 35 people) to allow for conversations, questions, and engagement. These
> sessions will be live and not recorded to allow participants to create
> trust and take part fully in the workshops.
>
> The workshops have been designed with open source in mind, and specific
> challenges that our communities face based on the voluntary nature and
> history of open source. These workshops are for all groups interested in
> creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment in their communities,
> regardless of their background.
>
> Bystander intervention gives global teams the tools to address bias in
> tech. Learning how to recognize, intervene, and show empathy raises
> awareness, improves attitudes, and encourages others to disrupt. It also
> helps targets report and seek support. In this session, participants learn
> how to identify common workplace biases and effectively interrupt
> marginalization. The Brave Bystanding session creates belonging through
> skill building and practical techniques that address inequity in all
> contexts.
>
> We encourage you to take the Allyship workshop before taking part in the
> Bystander Intervention workshop as there are concepts discussed in depth in
> the Allyship workshop that will be needed to participate fully in the
> Bystander Intervention workshop. If you took the Allyship course last year
> this is the same general workshop, please do not sign up for the Allyship
> session again. : )
>
> If you are interested in taking part in one (or both) of the workshops
> please complete this Interest form
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfq3CU9tuWsBsWuVyEXdl21pyNE7y20pDmSQxLMvPPQ2YHnCQ/viewform?resourcekey=0-42uP7wUuQmni2uSq74ogpA>
> by Friday, June 17th 1800 UTC. Once we have all of the responses we’ll
> divide folks between the workshops and send you a confirmation email with
> more details on the workshops after June 20th.
>
> Best,
>
> Stephanie, Saranya and Radha
>

Valorie

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