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Upstanders and Bystanders

Upstanders and Bystanders. Teaching Tolerance . What is a Bystander?. Bystander is someone who witness bullying, who stand by and watch, who videotape it, and make it viral (in today’s world) ... and WHO DO AND SAY NOTHING. Why?

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Upstanders and Bystanders

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  1. Upstanders and Bystanders Teaching Tolerance

  2. What is a Bystander? • Bystander is someone who witness bullying, who stand by and watch, who videotape it, and make it viral (in today’s world) ... and WHO DO AND SAY NOTHING. • Why? • Very often they don’t know what to do. They’re afraid of retaliation or fear that their own group will exclude them for helping an outsider.  

  3. Message Bystanders Send… • When you’re a bystander, it’s important to know that by doing nothing you are sending a message to the bully that their behavior is acceptable. • If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.

  4. What is an Upstander? • Someone who takes action on behalf of others. • Someone who “stands up” for others

  5. How to be an Upstander: • Whether you know the victim or not, there are things that you as a bystander can safely do to support the victim: • Don't laugh  • Don't encourage the bully in any way • Stay at a safe distance and help the target get away • Don’t become an "audience" for the bully • Reach out in friendship

  6. How to help continued… • Help the victim in any way you can • Support the victim in private • If you notice someone being isolated from others, invite them to join you • Include the victim in some of your activities • Tell an adult

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