Waves of Change

Bystander Intervention Program: Creating Campus Responses to Sexual Violence 

The Waves of Change Bystander Intervention (Waves of Change) Program is a peer-facilitated, violence prevention program offered in partnership with universities and colleges across Nova Scotia. 

About the Program

Waves of Change Bystander Intervention Training was designed by the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association in partnership with various Nova Scotian post-secondary institutions, in order to address sexualized violence on campus. Participants will learn various techniques to intervene either as bystanders or as a community in order to interrupt or stop sexual violence, support survivors, hold those who cause harm accountable for their actions and transform the culture that allows violence to happen. This program draws on participants existing skills, knowledge and creativity in order to facilitate broader strategies for social change. 

This training is free, open to all members of the CBU’s community and snacks will be provided! To register, email Augustina Emefeke-Efetobore at cbu22csnc@cbu.ca or Leena Mascarenhas at cbu22cmqg@cbu.ca. 

You can follow Waves of Change on Instagram @wavesofchange.ns 

Training Dates

Please note: all sessions run from 11:30am-1:00pm. Pizza will be provided. Participants will receive a certificate and there will be a draw for a $50 gift card at each session.

CBU Sessions
Located in the Students’ Union Board Room
September 10 and 24
October 8 and 23
November 12 and 26

Cineplex Sessions
Room location TBD
September 12 and 26
October 10 and 31
November 14 and 28

For more information please contact Augustina Emefeke-Efetobore  or Leena Mascarenhas.