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What do you do if you see someone being harassed?
The do’s and don’ts of bystander intervention
- DO make your presence as a witness known.
- DO take cues from the individual being harassed.
- DO keep both of you safe.
- DON’T call the police.
- DON’T escalate the situation.
- DON’T do nothing.
What is harassing behavior?
Harassment covers a wide range of behaviors of an offensive nature. It is commonly understood as behavior that demeans, humiliates or embarrasses a person, and it is characteristically identified by its unlikelihood in terms of social and moral reasonableness.
Who do you call if someone is harassing you?
Call the police immediately if you feel threatened with imminent harm. If you are uncertain, call the police. If you have a restraining order, call the police and have them enforce it. Your harasser may break other laws and police can arrest them for those or the harassment.
What should I do if I’m being harassed at school?
Write down an account of what has happened, noting the date and place of each incident. Keep the names of other people who have witnessed the harassing behavior in case you need to ask them to verify your account of what occurred. Talk to the administration at your school or workplace. You don’t have to deal with harassment alone.
Remove the person from your phone and social media accounts. This way you’ll ensure the harasser no longer has access to you or the information you share with other people. Delete the person from your phone, and set up a block on that number if possible.
What to do if someone is harassing you on the street?
In some cases, people who harass others may have done it before. If the perpetrator has a pattern of harassing behavior, the police may be more likely to take action. Get a restraining order. You can also get a restraining order to protect yourself and your family from the harasser.
When to break off contact with someone who is harassing you?
If the person continues the unwanted behavior, it might be time to break off contact. Tell the person that you expect them to stay away, and that you will no longer be answering correspondence. Be clear that if the person continues harassing you, you will take steps to put a stop to it.