Intervention

Bystander Effect & Intervention for Youth

Feb 18, 2021 Comments Off on Bystander Effect & Intervention for Youth

Written for Teen Dating Violence Action Month (TDVAM) 2021 by the Prevention Team  The bystander effect is a social psychological theory that states that individuals are less likely to offer help if there are other individuals around. Status and appearance can change how long it takes people to react…

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Advocate At Large, A Story of Bystander Intervention

Jul 24, 2020 Comments Off on Advocate At Large, A Story of Bystander Intervention

Advocate at Large Each of us plays a role in keeping our communities safe. Access to safety in public spaces is influenced by many factors, including our individual social identities. Folks who are marginalized are at higher risk of experiencing harassment in public spaces, especially during times of increased social…

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