Distract is a non-confrontational option to interrupt harassment and reduce risk.
Distract Intervention: Safe Redirection
Distract is a non-confrontational option to interrupt harassment and reduce risk.
What you learn:
- Apply the 5 Ds of bystander intervention
- Assess risk and choose appropriate actions
- Escalate to the right channels while maintaining safety
- Support witnesses and recipients of harassment
Description:
Bystander intervention strengthens a respectful culture. This module teaches the 5 Ds framework and safe escalation practices to support colleagues who experience or witness harassment. You will practice reporting, redirecting, and de-escalation techniques in realistic settings.
By the end, you will feel prepared to act with courage and care in diverse environments, including remote and shift-based teams.
Distract Intervention
Distract involves interrupting the incident by shifting attention or changing the environment to reduce harm without direct confrontation.
Strategies include redirecting conversations, inviting a new task, or guiding people away to a safer space. Keep it simple, non judgmental, and focused on reducing risk.
- Assess situational risk and identify a safe distraction.
- Invite a different task or topic to diffuse the moment.
- Move bystanders away if needed and offer support to the targeted person.
- Document the distraction afterward if appropriate per policy.