
The 5 D’s of Bystander Intervention #5: DOCUMENT
Record Safely, Protect Privacy, and Put People Before Footage Sometimes, being a bystander means noticing what is happening and preserving important information that may help

Record Safely, Protect Privacy, and Put People Before Footage Sometimes, being a bystander means noticing what is happening and preserving important information that may help

You Can Still Make a Difference—Even If You Couldn’t Act in the Moment Not every situation allows you to step in immediately. Sometimes a situation

You Don’t Have to Handle Every Situation Alone You see a situation beginning to escalate. Two people are arguing. Someone looks uncomfortable. Voices are getting

Distract to De-Escalate: When Changing the Moment Can Change the Outcome Not every tense situation requires you to confront someone directly. Sometimes, the safest way

When Speaking Up Can Make a Difference: Understanding “Direct” Bystander Intervention You see an argument getting heated. A voice gets louder. Someone steps closer. People

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