Bystander Intervention Strategies to Combat Workplace Harassment
Improve your workplace culture with bystander intervention both inside and outside the workplace. Well-trained bystanders possess the skills to de-escalate microaggressions, discrimination, harassment, or potentially violent situations.
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CHAPTER 1
Types of Bystander Intervention
There is never just one “right” or “correct” way to intervene as a bystander — there are usually several options available to you, so let's explore them.
CHAPTER 2
What is Bystander Intervention?
Discuss the definition of bystander intervention, learn about the research done on the bystander effect, and explore the risk vs. reward in these situations.
CHAPTER 3
Engaging Other Bystanders
If you witness a situation that you’d like to intervene in but don’t feel confident stepping in by yourself, you can engage other bystanders to help you in your intervention.
CHAPTER 4
De-Escalation
Learn more about de-escalation, a set of strategies for decreasing conflict. We'll explore how to identify situations that call for de-escalation, causes of escalation, and tactics for successful de-escalation.
CHAPTER 5
Engaging the Perpetrator
Some techniques for engaging the perpetrator include distracting them, removing them from the situation, and directly addressing their behavior.
CHAPTER 6
Engaging the Target
There are many ways to engage the person who is being harassed as a bystander, including removing them from the situation, drawing their attention, or providing delayed support.
CHAPTER 7
Engaging Your Resources
Engaging your resources as a bystander can be a valuable option in certain situations when other forms of direct intervention might not be feasible or safe.
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The insights you need to understand bystander intervention
Download this comprehensive eBook to better understand bystander intervention, which involves stepping up and taking action when confronted with a situation that calls for a little extra help.