Bystander Intervention

Have you ever wanted to help someone experiencing violence or harassment, but felt unsure how?

You are not alone.

Expand you tool box on how you can become an ethical bystander by following the 5 D’s of Intervention. These 5 D’s were developed by a group of young folks in New York as a way to develop creative, safe ways to intervene in street harassment. These 5 D’s present 5 options folks can utilize to safely de-escalate violence and harassment they see happening in their communities. Check out the handout below to learn more about the 5’Ds of Intervention.

PCA Handout for the 5 D’s of Intervention

Want to learn more about the 5’Ds of Intervention? Request the PCA’s Bystander Intervention workshop for you classroom or student organization!

 

Check our Bystander Intervention video to view an example of how this might look!