n1160 M2 terms: bystander intervention

harassment

• form of discrimination

• unwanted physical or verbal behaviour that offends or humiliates you

• behaviour that persists over time

• serious one time incidents can also sometimes be considered harassment

5 Ds of bystander intervention

• distract

• delegate

• document

• delay

• direct

distract

• intervene in a way that does not acknowledge the argument

• indirect approach to de-escalate situation

• method: start a convo w target or find another way to draw attention from them; ask for directions or drop something

delegate

• get help from someone else

• method: find someone in position of authority (bus driver, flight attendant, security guard, teacher, store manager) and ask for help

• check in with person being harassed; ask them if they want you to call police

document

• use phone to record but do not post

• check local laws on recording in public

• tips: safe distance, film street signs/landmarks, say day and time

delay

• after incident is over, check in with person who was harassed, acknowledging that they were harmed

• methods: “can i sit with you?/accompany you somewhere? what do you need?”

direct

• highest risk → should not be the first option

• outdoor voice, completely ignore them and tend to victim

• assess your safety first, speak up about harassment, firm and clear

• method: ask person being harassed “are you ok? should i get help? should we get out of here?”

hollerback

• most important thing to do if there is harassment