Lethbridge YWCA hosts bystander intervention training

When people feel unsafe, are threatened or witness an attack, the key to safety is knowing how to react. With that in mind, and as part of the Week Without Violence, YWCA hosted a Bystander Intervention Training.

Leah Webster, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Coordinator and trainer from the University of Lethbridge, shared five key steps to help others while staying safe themselves

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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