Bystander Intervention Definition

Bystander intervention is a strategy to prevent harm and promote safety by enabling bystanders to intervene in potentially dangerous or harmful situations. It is based on the idea that when a person witnesses a potentially dangerous situation, they have the power to act on it in a way that can positively influence the outcome. This can include intervening directly in the situation, providing support to those involved, or alerting authorities. Bystander intervention can help create a culture of safety, respect, and responsibility, and lead to increased bystander involvement in prevention efforts.