You may witness sexual assault or sexual harassment between strangers or people you know. If you see it, bear in mind that it’s not your fault. You’re not responsible for anyone else’s behaviour. NO MATTER WHAT!

If you witness sexual assault or harrasment, you should directly intervene if it’s safe to do so and you feel comfortable doing so. Intervening during the harassment may help to stop it.

Even if you’re not the target, seeing harassment happen can mean emotional and professional consequences to you and the victim. So, here are a few ways to address sexual assault or harassment when you see it:

1) KEEP A RECORD:

Record a video as an evidence & take notes on your phone in case you need to describe what occurred. You may want to jot down details like the behaviour, appearance & location of the person who is harassing others.

2) MAKE YOUR PRESENCE KNOWN:

Sometimes, having someone else nearby can help stop the harassment. The person saying or doing harmful things may feel less confident if they know they’re being watched. If something doesn’t feel right

(and if it’s safe to do so), you can move closer to the person who’s being harassed. This may also help the person who’s being harassed feel like they’re not alone.

3) ASK THE HARASSER TO STOP:

You can state publicly that sexual harassment is not OK. If it’s safe to do so, consider saying, “What you’re saying/doing is inappropriate and making people feel uncomfortable. I’m asking you to stop.”

4) BE THERE:

Once the harassment has stopped, u can check with the person who was harassed to see how they’re doing. U can ask them if they need anything or if you can call someone for them.

5) REPORT IT:

Ask the person who was harassed if they’d like to report the incident. If the person is uncomfortable reporting it themselves, you can offer to report it for them. If the person wants to remain anonymous, you can always report what you’ve witnessed without giving

their name. Here are some ways to report sexual harassment:

a) At school: report it to a teacher, principal or guidance counsellor.

b) At work: report it to your supervisor, union or human resources.

c) In public: report it to the police or another authority

6) CONTACT THE AUTHORITIES:

If you feel like the situation is unsafe, you can call 911 or the emergency services in your area. Any behaviour you think is against the law can be reported to the police. This may include threats, physical harm or stalking.

7) GET SUPPORT:

Being a witness to sexual harassment may not be an easy thing for you to deal with. If you need support, you can always contact a @BefriendersKL at 03-76272929 or Talian Kasih hotline at 15999. The hotline is available 24 hours everyday. #taliankasih15999

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