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.
Document: Record Facts for Resolution
Documentation supports accountability and fairness. This lesson explains what to record and how to preserve evidence for follow up.
Include who, what, when, where, witnesses, and exact quotes. Preserve messages and preserve context in a neutral tone.
Step by step guidance
- Record date, time, location, and the people involved.
- Capture exact statements and actions observed, without interpretation.
- Note any witnesses and the sequence of events.
- Store documents securely and share only with authorized personnel.
- Use a formal incident template or report to summarize the case.
Use templates and secure storage to support fair resolution and ongoing improvement.