Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has announced the nationwide launch of All Right All Night, online safety training resource aimed at empowering young people to stay safe while socialising at night! Find out more here...
Developed by the Bystander Intervention Team at University College Cork (UCC) and funded by the Department’s Night-Time Economy Unit, the programme offers 5,000 free one-hour online courses for individuals aged 18-24. The All Right All Night online training builds upon the successful pilot programme delivered in schools, youth clubs, and sports clubs nationwide. It equips young people with the skills to recognise problematic behaviour and develops the capacity to make safe and effective interventions to ensure their own safety and the safety of their peers during a night out. The programme promotes respect and inclusivity by fostering a clear understanding of diverse lived experiences.
This initiative directly addresses concerns raised by young people during Night-Time Economy Taskforce reports and subsequent youth forums, where safety was identified as a key barrier to enjoying night-time activities. The online module makes bystander intervention training, previously highlighted as valuable in third-level colleges, more accessible to a wider youth demographic, particularly addressing the risk of harassment or assault.
In parallel to the national online rollout, Galway City Council is actively working to embed the All Right All Night programme within the local community. In an opportunity for those working with youth in Galway, from facilitators and coaches to educators, free training is being offered to equip individuals to deliver the impactful All Right All Night programme directly to young people within the Galway community.
This comprehensive 3.5-hour training session will be delivered by the expert team from the UCC Bystander Intervention Programme in Galway City Centre (specific location to be confirmed) on a tentative date of May 22nd (to be confirmed). Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion. Those interested in participating in the free facilitator training are invited to email Galway City Night-Time Economy Advisor Kate Howard by May 5th via Kate.Howard@GalwayCity.ie
The All Right All Night programme consists of six engaging in-person modules, each approximately 40 minutes long, covering crucial topics such as:
- Introducing the bystander concept
- Understanding sexual consent
- Defining sexual harassment
- Developing bystander intervention skills and strategies
- Addressing digital harassment
- Analyzing relevant scenarios
- Awareness of available support services
The curriculum utilises relatable videos and scenarios specific to incidents young people may encounter or witness in the night-time economy, demonstrating safe intervention techniques and encouraging discussion of potential actions. The programme’s core message emphasises intervening only when safe to do so, with the overarching goal of building capacity for safe and effective interventions.
Kate Howard, Night-Time Economy Advisor at Galway City Council, said; "We are delighted to support the roll-out of the ‘All Right All Night’ programme in Galway. The national online training is a fantastic resource, and by offering free facilitator training locally, we aim to empower those working directly with young people to deliver this vital safety education within our community. This collaborative approach will contribute to building on a safer and more enjoyable night-time environment for our young people."
Those interested in participating in the free facilitator training are invited to email Galway City Night-Time Economy Advisor Kate Howard by May 5th via Kate.Howard@GalwayCity.ie
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