Guidelines

1. Be safe & be alert.

2. Follow the 5D’s of bystander intervention (from iHollaback)

   1. Distract:
      Take an indirect approach to de-escalate the situation. For example: start a conversation with the target to draw attention away from them.

   2. Delegate:
      Get help from someone else.

   3. Document:
      It can be helpful for the target to have photos/videos of the incident and harasser.

   4. Direct:
      Assess your safety first. Speak up about the harassment. Be firm and clear.

   5. Delay:
      After the incident is over, check in with the person who was harassed.

3. Never put yourself in any unnecessary risk.

4. Your goal is to de-escalate and diffuse. Do not fan the flames. It’s very hard to reason with someone who is out to harm or harass.