\n\t\t\tUpstander actions\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\tWhat is an UPstander?
\t<\/h4>\n\tAn Upstander is a person who speaks up and steps in to stop someone from being hurt. The seven UPstander actions below are all possible steps you can take to UP End Hate.
\n<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBalance:Say something positive about a person or group when you hear hateful things about them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\"That girl who only speaks Spanish is dumb. She should really learn to speak our language.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\"Hey, that\u2019s not cool. She\u2019s learning English just like you\u2019re learning French. I like that I can practice my Spanish with her and learn more about her.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tThis works well if you hear something about a person or group who isn\u2019t present. You don\u2019t have to confront the person, just casually offer an alternative view and then change the subject.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSupport:Show up for someone after they have experienced hate.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou hear someone call your coworker a racial slur as they\u2019re leaving the store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tAsk your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
\t<\/h4>\n\tAn Upstander is a person who speaks up and steps in to stop someone from being hurt. The seven UPstander actions below are all possible steps you can take to UP End Hate.
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Balance:Say something positive about a person or group when you hear hateful things about them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\"That girl who only speaks Spanish is dumb. She should really learn to speak our language.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\"Hey, that\u2019s not cool. She\u2019s learning English just like you\u2019re learning French. I like that I can practice my Spanish with her and learn more about her.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tThis works well if you hear something about a person or group who isn\u2019t present. You don\u2019t have to confront the person, just casually offer an alternative view and then change the subject.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSupport:Show up for someone after they have experienced hate.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou hear someone call your coworker a racial slur as they\u2019re leaving the store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tAsk your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\"That girl who only speaks Spanish is dumb. She should really learn to speak our language.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\"Hey, that\u2019s not cool. She\u2019s learning English just like you\u2019re learning French. I like that I can practice my Spanish with her and learn more about her.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tThis works well if you hear something about a person or group who isn\u2019t present. You don\u2019t have to confront the person, just casually offer an alternative view and then change the subject.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSupport:Show up for someone after they have experienced hate.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou hear someone call your coworker a racial slur as they\u2019re leaving the store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tAsk your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
\"That girl who only speaks Spanish is dumb. She should really learn to speak our language.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\"Hey, that\u2019s not cool. She\u2019s learning English just like you\u2019re learning French. I like that I can practice my Spanish with her and learn more about her.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tThis works well if you hear something about a person or group who isn\u2019t present. You don\u2019t have to confront the person, just casually offer an alternative view and then change the subject.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSupport:Show up for someone after they have experienced hate.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou hear someone call your coworker a racial slur as they\u2019re leaving the store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tAsk your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
\"Hey, that\u2019s not cool. She\u2019s learning English just like you\u2019re learning French. I like that I can practice my Spanish with her and learn more about her.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tThis works well if you hear something about a person or group who isn\u2019t present. You don\u2019t have to confront the person, just casually offer an alternative view and then change the subject.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSupport:Show up for someone after they have experienced hate.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou hear someone call your coworker a racial slur as they\u2019re leaving the store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tAsk your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
This works well if you hear something about a person or group who isn\u2019t present. You don\u2019t have to confront the person, just casually offer an alternative view and then change the subject.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Support:Show up for someone after they have experienced hate.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou hear someone call your coworker a racial slur as they\u2019re leaving the store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tAsk your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou hear someone call your coworker a racial slur as they\u2019re leaving the store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tAsk your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
You hear someone call your coworker a racial slur as they\u2019re leaving the store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tAsk your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
Ask your co-worker if they\u2019re ok after that exchange. See if they need to take a few minutes to calm down or if they want to talk. Tell them you\u2019ll report the incident to your manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
You can and should support someone after verbal or physical harm. Be true to yourself and focus on the person who needs support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Reason:Help someone think about why their actions are hurtful and what other choices are available to them.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
Your friend says, \u201cI can\u2019t stand Asian people. I\u2019m going to hit the next Asian person I see in the hallway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
\u201cHey, if you start a fight, you\u2019re just going to get yourself suspended. Do you really want that on your record?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tTurn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDistracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDirect:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tSomeone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tDirecting leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tListen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYour friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tActive listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tYou see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tShare this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\tGetting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\tIf you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIf someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPut your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
“Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\tSource: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n
You can use this strategy if you hear hateful comments or if someone you know is talking about physically harming another person. You are not<\/i> trying to change anyone\u2019s mind. You just want to encourage critical thinking about consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> You overhear two classmates loudly discussing their dislike for Jewish people as you wait for class to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t Turn around and ask the two students if they had a chance to finish the assigned reading. Don\u2019t be afraid to repeat yourself or ask a follow up question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t Distracting is a great way to keep words from hurting other people. You don\u2019t need to address the underlying hateful ideas, you just need to change the subject and keep the conversation from getting worse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Someone you know posts a video on TikTok making fun of Black people and using racial slurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t You message them, \u201cNone of us like to be called names. You might think what you said about Black people was funny, but it\u2019s a bad look. I don\u2019t think other people will laugh at this. You should take the video down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t Directing leans on the power of relationships. If you know the person, start by saying something to show them that you are on the same team before telling them to stop or change their behavior. This will make it easier for them to listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Your friend, who is gay, says, \u201cI overheard someone in class say that they\u2019re weirded out by gay people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t \u201cWow, that must have hurt to hear. How did you respond?\u201d [pause to listen] \u201cWhat can I do to support you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t Active listening is a great way to give people an opportunity to express their emotions before<\/i> they turn into something more dangerous. Focus on the person, not on sharing your own feelings. If someone expresses a desire to hurt other people, tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> You see someone you know post a TikTok with a semi-automatic weapon. They say, \u201cThis is my plan to deal with all the people who bully me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t Share this post immediately with a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. If you feel like an adult isn\u2019t listening to you, go to another adult. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t Getting help is not<\/strong> snitching on someone. You are not sharing what you know to get someone in trouble but to keep people safe. If you\u2019re worried someone may come after you for sharing, you can ask the trusted adult you tell to keep your identity a secret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> If you take action, great! If it doesn’t work, you can always exit. Here are some tips for leaving the situation, whether in person or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t “I’m just sharing my experience. You can believe what you want.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t “Hey, we’re still cool. I just don’t agree with you.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t “I understand. I just want you to know that I’m here if you need anything.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t “Hey, I’m just trying to help. I’ll see you later.” If something similar is happening online, simply stop responding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t And find a trusted adult to help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Don’t force a conversation. If someone doesn’t want to talk about their thoughts or feelings, you can say, “Ok, if you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen,” and walk away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t Source: Safe School Ambassadors Program High School Student Guidebook<\/p>\nDistract:Change the subject and interrupt hate as it's happening.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Direct:Tell the person acting hateful that their words and behavior are not ok.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Listen:Take time to really understand what someone is saying. Practice noticing and responding to another person's feelings and show your interest in the conversation.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Seek Help:You might see or hear something that you feel is too important to keep to yourself or address on your own. When in doubt, tell a trusted adult.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\tExample:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tResponse:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tTips:<\/span>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
If someone tries to argue with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
You can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
If someone seems upset with you<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
You can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
If someone doesn’t want help or support<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
You can say:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
If someone gets aggressive or starts yelling<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Put your hands in a “stop” position (chest height, palms open and facing away from you) and say, <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
If you feel like your safety is at risk<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Leave the situation immediately<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\n\t\t\tImportant Things to Remember\t<\/h4>\n