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BYSTANDER INTERVENTION

"What hurts the victim most is not the cruelty of the oppressor, but the silence of the bystander."

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Elie Wiesel

Direct

Step in directly and intervene.

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"I don't think she wants to talk to you anymore."

"What you are doing is not okay."

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HOW TO BE A BYSTANDER

distraction

Distract from the situation in a simple or fun way.

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"Can you show me where the bathroom is?"

"Hey look! It's Barack Obama!"

delegate

Reach out to others to intervene.

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Call the Police

Ask a Waiter/Waitress to Check on the Victim

delay

Support a survivor after an assault.

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"Are you okay?"

"What can I do to help?"

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