and other organizations — may help people respond if they see someone being harassed. In addition, approaching the person being harassed gives that person control over the situation — he or she can choose to accept or decline your help or ask you to do something specific. You can still approach the passenger and ask if she needs help. A web tutorial on bystander intervention and de-escalation, by the writer Jes Skolnik, also includes links to other resources. Men Can Stop Rape offers training for boys and men on bystander intervention and other violence prevention strategies.

Source: New York Times November 23, 2016 21:01 UTC