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If you’re unsure about whether to intervene, here are some key signs to look out for.

  • Does the person look uncomfortable or upset?
  • Are they trying to escape or move away?
  • Do they seem frightened?
  • When you make eye contact, do they respond in a way that makes you think they want help?

How to call it out safely

Intervening doesn’t have to be dramatic or confrontational. Even small acts of recognition and support can help stop these behaviours. Here are four simple ways to help you step in safely – just think CARE.

  • Call it out – say something
  • Alert others – tell someone
  • Redirect attention – distract
  • Engage after – talk to the person at risk

By standing up and calling it out we can create a society where women and girls are safe.

If you think somebody is in immediate danger, call 999.

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Power To Change Advocacy Toolkit

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She caught his eye on the bus...He was staring at her in a creepy way. So I blocked his view. Call it out. Powertochange.info Power To Change Changing attitudes, behaviours and beliefs

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Man using hand to whistle. Text reads: She was walking past on the street...Minding her business. So I told him to stop wolf-whistling. Call it out. Powertochange.info Power To Change Changing attitudes, behaviours and beliefs

Man holding glass. Text reads: She was on her own, so I made my move...And told the guy to pestering her to stop. Call it out. Powertochange.info Power To Change Changing attitudes, behaviours and beliefs

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Text only - reads: I was just looking (just looking scored out) leering. Are you going too far? Powertochange.info Power To Change Changing attitudes, behaviours and beliefs

Text only - reads: I was just complimenting (just complimenting scored out) wolf-whistling. Are you going too far? Powertochange.info Power To Change Changing attitudes, behaviours and beliefs

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