Provides practical bystander intervention skills to safely interrupt harassment, support affected colleagues, and use proper reporting channels.
Bystander Intervention: Safe and Effective Ways to Respond
Provides practical bystander intervention skills to safely interrupt harassment, support affected colleagues, and use proper reporting channels.

Overview

Bystander intervention empowers colleagues to interrupt harassment and support affected coworkers. The goal is to intervene safely, assess risk, and document concerns through proper channels.

Techniques for Intervention

  • Direct, respectful addressing of the behavior in real time
  • Distracting or redirecting to de escalate the situation
  • Delegating to a supervisor, HR, or bystander with responsibility
  • Documenting the incident and reporting through proper channels

Safety and Reporting

Always prioritize personal safety. If risk is high, remove yourself from the situation and seek immediate assistance. When safe, report through established channels so concerns are addressed promptly.