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Huynh Ngoc Y Nhi — s4114389
DISTRACT
Distraction is a subtle way to intervene by interrupting harassment without directly confronting the harasser.
• Engage the person being harassed, not the harasser.
• Avoid mentioning the harassment; instead, start an unrelated conversation.
• Create a distraction by asking for directions, pretending to know them, dropping something, or casually getting in between them.
The goal is to shift attention away from the situation safely and discreetly.
DIRECT
Direct means openly addressing the harassment and telling the harasser to stop. Because it can escalate the situation, always prioritize safety.
Before intervening, ask:
• Am I physically safe?
• Is the person being harassed safe?
• Is escalation unlikely?
• Do they seem to want someone to speak up?
If it feels safe, keep your response short and firm, without arguing or debating.
Examples:
• “That’s not okay.”
• “That’s inappropriate.”
• “Please stop.”
• “Leave them alone.”
If the situation escalates, focus on supporting the person being harassed rather than confronting the harasser.
