It's Her City Too

This only scratches the surface of some of the behaviours women face when being sexually harassed. Some forms of harassment are more obvious than others, but we must all educate ourselves on the signs to look out for and what we can do about it.

Those who sexually harass women are often repeat offenders and some may commit more serious sexual offences if their behaviour is not challenged.

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How you can help

Challenge negative behaviour and become an active bystander

Sexual harassment is widespread and takes many forms and can happen in many different places.

Normally your instinct will tell you when something doesn’t look right, or when something doesn’t feel right. When someone’s behaviour feels inappropriate, unwanted, offensive or threatening, you can choose to challenge it. Research has shown that bystander intervention is a really effective way of reducing the likelihood of sexual harassment and assault occurring.

Before challenging any behaviour, make sure it is safe for you to do so. Your personal safety is a priority and its important that you are not put at risk of danger when intervening.

Challenging behaviour doesn’t always need to be a direct intervention with a potential offender. It can take the form of a distraction to help remove the victim from the situation. It could be alerting a member of staff in the venue you are in and asking them for help. Or it could be waiting for a dangerous situation to pass and asking the victim if they are okay and how you can support them.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust offers free one hour training sessions on Bystander Intervention to anyone who wishes to attend. The training enables anyone who witnesses any form of sexual harassment to support the victim and provides guidance on the most practical ways for you to intervene.

Whether or not you were able to change the outcome of a situation, by becoming an active bystander and intervening in any way you can, you are helping to support potential victims and are being proactive in helping to end sexual harassment against women. Thank you for playing your part.

Pledge to act appropriately

We want you to feel empowered to make changes and set goals to put into action to help end sexual harassment. Engage with us on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages to share your ideas on how you pledge to act in helping us to end sexual harassment.

Become a Night Star

Night Stars are a team of volunteers there to help anyone who may find themselves in a vulnerable situation, needing a helping hand. Our Night Star volunteers are focused on working with the West End’s evening and night-time economy businesses to promote women’s safety and reduce violence against women and girls. Find out more about becoming a Night Star.