Training & Education

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The Hollywood Commission created a one-of-a-kind Bystander Intervention training for Hollywood. Bystander intervention focuses on providing accessible strategies and skills to address unwelcome behavior. Using data from the Hollywood Survey and targeted focus groups, every scenario explored is rooted in a real-world experience. Participants engage in open discussion with one another and the trainers through chat and breakout rooms. Our process asks participants to examine the dynamics and possible interventions in real world entertainment scenarios. The training is focused on bystander experiences and does not require divulging personal experiences.

Our interactive and engaging workshops are available for production offices, gaming companies, and productions of all sizes.

Why Bystander Intervention?

• 91% of the 2019 Hollywood Survey respondents thought Bystander Intervention would be a helpful resource for the entertainment industry.

• Survey respondents reported that 69% of the time unwanted behaviors occurred one or more bystanders were present.

• Most people identify as a bystander and want to help but are unsure what to do.

Participants Will:

• Learn accessible strategies and skills to address unwelcome behavior.

• Practice possible interventions in real world entertainment scenarios.

• Use knowledge acquired about the brain science behind biases to make informed choices.

Training Details:

90-minutes, facilitated live on Zoom or in person.
Up to 50 participants per session.
Participants engage in open discussion with one another and the trainers through chat and breakout rooms.
Multiple sessions can be scheduled per day.
Scenarios and workshops are customized for each workplace culture.

The Inclusive Sets and Harassment Free Workplaces Training developed by the Hollywood Commission is a scalable and data informed DEI, harassment prevention, and bystander intervention training.

The training integrates bystander intervention techniques and unconscious bias training through the study of real-life scenario case studies. The training addresses the demands of workers to create inclusive onset environments while still complying with state harassment laws.

The training can be adapted to meet compliance requirements for any US based production. Training is conducted either in person or virtually and is highly interactive. Hollywood Commission will supply a certificate of completion and learning materials to all participants.

Our interactive and engaging workshops are available for production offices, gaming companies, and productions of all sizes.

Participants Will:

• Define and recognize harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

• Understand and be able to demonstrate supervisor responsibilities.

• Familiarize themselves with reporting procedure.

• Learn accessible strategies and skills to address unwelcome behavior.

• Examine the dynamics and possible interventions in real world entertainment scenarios.

• Understand the brain science behind biases that lead to discrimination and microaggressions.

Training Details:
2 hour 15-minutes, facilitated live on Zoom or in person.
Up to 50 participants per session.
Training is highly interactive and participants will be expected to be actively engaged.
Multiple sessions can be scheduled per day.
Scenarios and workshops can be customized for each workplace culture.