Online: Men and Boys: Personal Safety Awareness.
Online: Men and Boys: Personal Safety Awareness.
Thursday 29th January 2026: 10am – 12.00pm
Online Zoom
Men and boys can be victims too, yet many say they feel unsure how to seek help, or how to step in safely as active bystanders.
This Men & Boys Personal Safety Awareness workshop acknowledges a reality often overlooked; that men and boys also experience harm, pressure, and the anxiety of intervening in potentially unsafe situations.
Delivered by John Bayley at The Safeguarding Foundation, the session aims to empower participants with the practical tools to recognise risk, protect themselves, and support others without putting themselves in harm’s way. With practical strategies for staying safe and knowing when and how to intervene safety, participants learn that strength isn’t about risk-taking, but about awareness, respect, and making safe, confident choices.
The session will cover:
- Understanding Risk for Men & Boys.
- Situational Awareness & Street-Smart Thinking.
- De-escalation & Conflict Avoidance.
- Bystander Intervention & Protecting Others
Who should attend: Suitable for all however not recommended for those under the age of 16 years of age.
This session is delivered in partnership with The Safeguarding Foundation: www.thesafeguardingfoundation.co.uk
For further information or questions regarding suitability of learners, please email: john@thesafeguardingfoundation.co.uk
Joining notes for learners:
- This session will be held virtually online, so please make sure you have access to ZOOM online or the App beforehand.
- Please note that this session is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years of age.
- There is an expectation that all delegates engage and fully participate in the session; please where possible have your camera on at all times.
- Be aware that no online platform is completely secure, so keep questions general, and avoid giving any information that could be used to identify a child or family.
- Always keep your speaker on mute if you’re not speaking to reduce background noise.
- Please join on laptop or PC for a better experience.
Notes for members:
- This session is open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
- All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
- If you are not a member of VAC and would like to find out more about our membership offer, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
- All attendees will be asked to complete a short evaluation at the end of the session, where on completion all workshop slides / recordings will be provided.
