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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
