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Examples of situations where you may be a bystander or upstander. An acquaintance of yours makes a racially biased joke in a private context. You overhear an individual making a sexist remark about a coworker. You witness a queer student being bullied by another student.
If you choose to intervene directly, here are some examples of what you can say: – “That’s inappropriate,” “That’s homophobic,” “That’s disrespectful,” “That’s racist,” “That’s not okay,” “That’s harassment,” etc.
An engaged bystander is someone who lives up to that responsibility by intervening before, during, or after a situation when they see or hear behaviors that threaten, harass, or otherwise encourage sexual violence.
Below are ways you can be an effective, active bystander without posing risk to yourself. Create a Distraction. Distracting is a subtle and innovative way of intervening.
Here’s advice from psychologists—informed by research on intergroup relations, motivational interviewing, empathy, mindfulness, and perspective-taking—on how to move from being a passive witness to an active ally.
Knowing when to intervene is vital for preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence. Early action protects victims, disrupts abuse cycles, and offers timely support. Recognizing signs and knowing how to act can save lives, enhance safety, and bolster effective prevention efforts.
• Bystander Intervention Tips: The National Sexual Violence Resource Centre developed a resource emphasizing bystander intervention in cases of sexual violence. • Stop Sexual Violence: a sexual violence bystander intervention toolkit created by the New York State Department of Health.
Bystander Intervention is a social science model that predicts the likelihood of individuals (or groups) willing to actively address a situation they deem problematic. A bystander is anyone who observes a situation.
Bystander intervention, or stepping in when you witness high-risk behaviors—behaviors that can cause imminent risk to self or others—is the perfect example of taking action. This concept has been around for a long time.
Home. Prevention. Be an active bystander. Preventing violence and supporting people in our community who have experienced harm is everyone's responsibility. Recognize a situation as potentially harmful. Decide to act. Intervene safely and effectively. Follow up as appropriate. Bystander Intervention.