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Speaking of bystander skills training...


RESPONSE ABILITY:
A Complete Guide to Bystander Behavior
by Alan Berkowitz, Ph.D.
 
Increasingly, it is being recognized that the solution to health and social
justice problems requires that we engage bystanders - individuals who
observe a problem and want to do something but don't. Despite the importance
of this issue and the fact that most people want to "do the right thing"
there are almost no books which explain bystander behavior, why it occurs,
and what can be done about it. This volume meets this need, reviewing
research and theory on bystander behavior, explaining why people don't act
even when not acting goes against their conscience, and offering practical
solutions and skills for intervening in a safe, effective and respectful
way. If you were ever worried about someone's behavior and wanted to do
something but didn't, this book is for you.

For information on how to purchase this book, and about the author and his
work go to:
www.alanberkowitz.com

* About the Author
Alan Berkowitz is an internationally recognized expert on bystander behavior
who works with colleges and universities, communities, high schools, public
health agencies and the military to help them find solutions to common
health and social justice problems.  He frequently conducts workshops and
seminars on bystander behavior, teaching the material that is contained in
this book.  Alan is the recipient of five national awards for his work as a
drug prevention and violence specialist, and on social justice issues.