Bystander Green Dot

Blackpool is the first place in the country to launch the Green Dot safety campaign urging people not to look the other way when they see bad behavior and we want you to join us on this exciting opportunity to make a real change within our town. Together we can make Blackpool a place where everyone feels safe and supported by encouraging everyone to be active bystanders and stand up against violence.

What Is Green Dot?

The Green Dot programme is a community driven violence prevention strategy that depends on the power of bystanders to prevent and reduce violence in our town and shift social and cultural norms. It equips people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to identify, intervene and report power-based personal violence.

The Green Dot Bystander Intervention: Small Actions, Big Impact

The Green Dot approach uses a simple but powerful metaphor to show how we can all help prevent violence and abuse — and how small actions can lead to meaningful change in our communities.

• A Red Dot represents a moment of harm — a behaviour that contributes to a culture of violence or abuse.
• When too many Red Dots occur, they create an environment where harmful behaviour becomes normalised.

But there’s hope:

• A Green Dot is any action — big or small — that helps prevent a Red Dot from happening.
• If Red Dots are the problem, Green Dots are the solution.

Whether it’s speaking up, checking in on someone, or simply showing support, Green Dots are small, positive acts that collectively make a big difference.

Together, these actions can help make Blackpool a safer, more respectful place for everyone.

Introduction to the Green Dot campaign

 For an overview of the Green Dot initiative, please click the image below. This will download a PowerPoint briefing with audio to your device. It lasts approximately 10 minutes and offers a summary of Green Dot. It is hoped that this briefing will inspire those who listen to book on to one of our two hour skills-based workshops. 

Get Involved?

• We have a number of free skills-based workshops for both the community and businesses, that you can attend to equip you with the skills and confidence to make a difference and be an active bystander. Click HERE for more information about our skills-based workshops. 
• Spread the word - share our campaign in your workplace, on social media and with your friends and family to help us reach more people.

Get in Touch

• Do you have questions? want to book training or just want to get involved? Contact us

Jump on board and let’s cover Blackpool in Green Dots - every action counts, and every dot matters, even small acts can have a big impact!