Power of Hello Safety Training

Power of Hello Safety Training for

Board Members, Greeters, and other Interested UUCD Members

Power of Hello Safety Training is used by diverse houses of worship to mitigate an increasingly dangerous climate of violent extremism that attempts to disrupt democracy, instill fear, and/or cause harm. We believe that the best way we can enhance security for our congregation while sustaining our open and welcoming environment is by understanding how to identify behavioral indicators and taking precautionary actions to safely and peacefully thwart the impacts of a potential attack. Simply saying “Hello” can prompt a casual conversation with a new person, providing an opportunity to observe and establish a connection. The OHNO approach–Observe, Initiate a Hello, Navigate the Risk, and Obtain Help–enables greeters and other members of the congregation to observe and evaluate suspicious behaviors, empowering us to lower risk and obtain help when necessary.

 Please review the following document in preparation for this training session:

https://cdn.fedweb.org/fed-87/2/WEBSITE-SECURITY-FORM-The-Power-of-Hello.pdf