Bystander intervention is all about the prevention and de-escalation of potentially
violent incidents. It is the willingness to take action and help someone in the time
of need.
Why is bystander intervention important?
Because it is something that WHEE ALL can do!!
- We all witness language and behavior that can be defined as hurtful, harmful, or potentially
illegal.
- It makes everyone a part of a successful intervention strategy and approach to prevention.
- Bystanders can elicit social influence and exert positive peer pressure.
Types of Approaches
Direct
- 鈥淐ut it out鈥�
- 鈥淗ey, leave them alone.鈥�
Distract
- 鈥淎ren鈥檛 you in my accounting class?鈥�
- 鈥淲ho wants to go to Cookout?鈥�
Delegate
- Ask a friend to distract one person while you distract the other
- Ask someone to sit with them and talk
Delay
- Ask the person to use the restroom with you or to get some food/drink
- Ask if they are ok
- 鈥淗ow can I help you get out of this situation?鈥�
- Text/Snap during the situation