1. what creates violence?
Violence does not happen as an isolated event, but is made possible by people accepting "milder" forms of behavior such as jargon and grabbing.
Limitations
Prejucide and stereotyping
Harsh language
"Playing around" & "humor"
Harassment
Discrimination
Offensive behavior
Sexual harassment
Threat
Violence
Hate crime
Aggravated violence
2. what creates change?
But this can all be changed. We can promote a culture of mutuality and consent by being aware and actively contributing to the positive norms. In this way, we also prevent signals and behavior that can lead to sexual harassment and assault. If a situation of sexual harassment or assault occurs, we all need to be well prepared so that we can take care of what is happening in a good way.
Promote
Knowledge about...
Awareness of norms
Trustful relationships
Involvement & influence
Strenghtening abilities
Collaboration
Mapping
Analysis
Conversation
Inclusion
Seeing risks & preventing them
prevent
take action
Detect
Routines
Documentation
Reporting
2. how does the Dare to care initative create change?
The Dare to Care initiative encourages and ask us to 1) reflect on our own behavior and how we ourselves handle boundaries, as well as 2) act if we see a situation that looks like it might be going the wrong way.
Promote
Knowledge about...
Awareness of norms
Trustful relationships
Involvement & influence
Strenghtening abilities
Collaboration
Mapping
Analysis
Conversation
Inclusion
Seeing risks & preventing them
prevent
take action
Detect
Routines
Documentation
Reporting
It always works the best when it is clear for employees and temporary volunteers that the management wants to prioritize being responsive and caring of those who are exposed, by contributing with the support that is needed. This is why Daretocare educates managers, employees and volunteers.
With this as the base, the public part of Daretocare will also grow stronger. The positive public perspective can encourage visitors to reflect about how one can intervene as soon as possible and - in most cases - as calmly as possible.