Many People find it difficult to intervene when they observe a person sexually harassing another.
Sometimes they do not know what to say or how to intervene. What follows is a list of ways in which persons can intervene when they observe sexually harassing behaviors. The strategies will also work with other offensive behaviors even if they are not sexual harassment or are prohibited. Many of the following techniques are also appropriate for individuals to use when they are being harassed by a coworker, supervisor, or student. To the extent it is possible, it is best if interventions occur immediately after offensive behavior occurs.