Culturally Responsive Bystander Training (CuRB) at 天美传媒
Disrupting Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
天美传媒 community members were introduced to the concept of bystander intervention to disrupt dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through training from 2018-2023. Building on that foundation, the CuRB curriculum was developed in response to a need for evolving our existing bystander intervention program to be more responsive to how power, bias, and privilege impact our ability to support others.
The CuRB training covers how identity, power, and privilege impacts our role as bystanders and provides space to explore how we arrive at our understandings and perceptions of others. This focus on group reflection and discussion sets the stage for collaboratively unlearning harmful biases that might negatively impact our ability to help loved ones or community members experiencing dating, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Through open discussion, scenario exercises and actionable tools, CuRB empowers participants to intercept different forms of violence and provide culturally responsive and person-centered support.
Attend a Training
Training for Students
- Monday, October 26th, 5pm - 6:30 pm
- Monday, November 16th, 5pm - 6:30 pm
Training for Staff/Faculty
- Friday, October 16th, 1pm - 2:30 pm
Via Zoom
CuRB Training Options
There are two CuRB training options: one full length 5 hour session and another 1.5 hour session. Each version of CuRB centers identity and power and provides opportunity for participants to practice skills to prevent domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Although both trainings offer opportunities for participants to practice, share with the group and engage with the material, the full length training features more space for discussion and scenario practice. While the 1.5 hour session doesn't offer as much room for open discussion, participants still have the opportunity to share their thoughts with others and practice key skills.
Wondering which session is the right one for your group? Email healthpromotion@andrew.cmu.edu
Request a Program for Your Group
CuRB has two session options: a 5 hour session and a 1.5 hour session. We can come to your student group, department, or residence hall! For groups of 10 or more, we can accommodate special requests for virtual and in-person programs.
Additional CuRB Resources
A People's History and Response to Sexual Violence
Disability Justice On Campus: Non-Carceral Approaches to Policing and Bystander Intervention