Background Racism and racial discrimination are fundamental causes and determinants of
health and health inequalities globally, with children and adolescents particularly
vulnerable. Racial discrimination is a common stressor in the lives of many children and
adolescents, with growing evidence of negative associations between racial discrimination
and multiple domains of child and adolescent health. Addressing racism and racial
discrimination must be core public health priorities, even more so among children and …

This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of 'Speak out against racism
(SOAR)'program to promote effective bystander responses to racism in Australian primary
schools. A mixed-methods, quasi-experimental design was used. Students in Years 5 and 6
(10-12 years) across six schools completed surveys pre-and post-intervention (N= 645; 52%
female, 6% Indigenous, 10% Middle Eastern, African, Latinx, Pacific Islander, 21% Asian,
52% Anglo/European). Quantitative data showed student prosocial skills and teacher inter …