Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, sits down with Executive Director of Hollaback!, Emily May. Addressing the alarming rise in harassment and violence directed at marginalized communities across the country, they discuss what you can do to help if you encounter harassment as a bystander. Emily shares some of Hollaback’s proven de-escalation tactics as well as its “5D model” for safely assessing a situation and effectively intervening.

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Bystander Intervention & De-escalation with Emily May

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Bystander Intervention & De-escalation with Emily May

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