We've all heard of the bystander effect. It is what happens when the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation. More than just expecting someone else to intervene, when it comes to witnessing sexual assault or intimate partner violence, sometimes we just don't know how to intervene. However, there are many ways you can be an effective bystander, instead of a product of the bystander effect. By being more aware of the signs of sexual harassment and abuse, and learning how to diffuse such situations and taking action when we sense something is wrong, we can change our culture. Here are different ways you can be an effective bystander and not another unfortunate result of the bystander effect:
Recognizing these signs can help save a life. Be like the Swedish cyclists who intervened and came to the aid of Chanel Miller when she was being raped by the Standford rapist.
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