Queens Public Library to Host Bystander Prevention Trainings

Amid the rise in anti-Asian American Pacific Islander hate and violence in the city, Queens Public Library will host a series of bystander intervention trainings in Korean, Chinese and English in collaboration with the New York City Commission on Human Rights.

“The year-long rise in anti-Asian acts of racism, hate, harassment, and violence is a devastating reminder of the long history of such incidents in our country,” said QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott. “They are alarming and intolerable. The Library stands in solidarity with our Asian and Asian American communities, with our neighbors, friends, and colleagues, as we combat bigotry and hate and advance racial equity and inclusion. This week’s bystander trainings are part of the Library’s broader, ongoing work to build resilience and unity in our communities.”

The virtual, interactive workshops are intended for people of Asian descent and allies to respond effectively and take action. During the sessions – each expected to last about 1 ½ hours – participants will learn strategies and tips to respond to harassment and violence and protect themselves and others in the community.

The sessions will be held in Korean on Tuesday, April 13, Chinese on Wednesday, April 14, and English on Thursday, April 15. All sessions are free, held over Zoom, and prior registration is not required.

Schedule of events:

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

6:00 – 7:30 PM

In Korean

This session will be in Korean. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/92492021938?pwd=Ylh1N1kwT0R2UnNWUFNsSVAwOGFWdz09 Passcode: 635985 Webinar ID: 924 9202 1938

Wednesday, April 14

7:00 – 8:30 PM

This session will be in Mandarin Chinese. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97731143388?pwd=Q3FZdmk2RTBVTUoyNC9ZcEVKOWpUUT09 Passcode: 391329 Webinar ID: 977 3114 3388

Thursday, April 15, 2021

6:00 – 7:30 PM

This session will be in English. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99149327666?pwd=UXB3UC9Gck4vU0YxV1RjRTkzdGNGZz09 Passcode: 547405 Webinar ID: 991 4932 7666