Deëscalation tip #43

 More on bystander intervention: 

• Distract everyone in whatever fashion comes to mind.
• Delegate--suggest to another that they do something to assist.
• Document--but only as an ancillary tactic after you determine someone is doing something directly.
• Delay--if you miss the chance to intervene, at least comfort the targeted person afterward.
• Direct--if you are confident in doing so, confront the harasser and strongly request that they stop. This is the riskiest and after you say something briefly, turn your attention to the targeted person to ask what they need, as opposed to getting into an argument with the abuser.

Note: there are many YouTube vids on bystander intervention that are not particularly helpful, and can place the intervenor in serious danger. Use caution in following such advice.