Empowering you to tackle hate






want to look like I am overreacting...
are less likely to help
someone in need when
there are other people
around you?


effect. It's easy to think that 'someone else will surely step in' when others are present.
However, because of that, people in need
often don't get help.
could step in instead...




It can be difficult to know what action to take, or whether help is needed at all. Remember that there are always safe and simple ways you can challenge hate without stepping out of your comfort zone.
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Observe the situation. Don't turn away as it gives the message to the offender that their behaviour is acceptable. Pay attention to details so that you have the best information when you report the incident. Make a note of the description of the offender, where you are, and what time it is.
Report
If you don't feel you're the best person to deal with the situation, call security, staff, or other bystanders for help to intervene.Once you're in a safe space, report directly to the police. Remember, in case of an emergency, always call 999
Support
If possible, speak with the victim. Assure them that what just happened was wrong. Ask if they're OK. Ask if they need any help, or would like you to call someone. Let them know about support services available using this guide.
Indirect interventions:
Safe things you can do from a distance when witnessing hate.
Great approach when you don’t feel confident or you’re in a
public place and don’t know the perpetrator.
- Scroll left and right and hover over the circles to see your options.
Direct interventions
Things you can do when you feel more confident and it’s safe to do a little extra.
For example when it is in the workplace or you know the perpetrator.
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Distract
Do something to interrupt the abuse. For example, spill a drink, ask for directions or help, or tell the perpetrator they have dropped something.
Disapprove
Say what you think out loud or speak to others at the scene. You can say 'that's not OK' or 'I think we should do something about it'.
Directly challenge
Address the abuse. Tell the perpetrator their behaviour isn’t right or ask why they are behaving this way.
About Stand by Me
Stand by Me is a project that empowers people to assist victims of bullying, harassment or hate through safe bystander intervention.
We train people in England, Scotland and Wales to help others so that no one has to suffer from hatred anymore.
Why should
I get involved?
Your actions matter. Studies show that if someone intervenes within 10 seconds, 50% of the time the incident stops or de-escalates. By intervening you also can:
Helping victims of hate.
It’s important to assure them that what happened to them was wrong.
Send messages of no tolerance to perpetrators
This challenges the offender’s belief that they are expressing the views of the majority.
Increase the reporting of hate crime
Every report gives vital data to the authorities and helps to bring about change.
Call Crime Stoppers
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Victim Support
Call 0808 16 89 111
Online: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Learn how to
report hate
It’s important to report all instances of hate
whether you think its a crime or not, so that the police
have a clearer understanding of what’s happening.
National Bystanders Awareness Day
On March the 13th we celebrate National Bystanders Awareness day-a day that unites people to take hate and hostility. We want to raise awareness of ways that you can help people who are made victims of hate.

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