Join Brendon Jobs, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Haverford School, for a discussion about how to model and support boys’ development as upstanders in their communities. In moments of hurt and harm, we have the choice to stand as barriers or act as complicit bystanders. Upstanding is a critical aspect of creating the conditions for healthy and inclusive school communities. Such communities emphasize belonging as your most authentic self over the traditional goal of “fitting in” at school. There will be a particular focus around situations involving racial encounters and other behaviors that cause moments of acute identity stress.

• How can individuals take action in ways that create healthier and more inclusive communities? 

• How can we empower ourselves with the choice to confront injustice or marginalization? 

• How do we process the stress of in-the-moment, face-to-face interactions in ways that inspire action? 

This event will be interactive and virtual. Bring your questions, but also be prepared to practice making the choice to “upstand.” Jobs will discuss what an upstander is and how to support boys as they learn to courageously stand up for themselves and others. Afterward, participants will discuss how to apply upstanding behavior in various real-world scenarios.