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ABC Approach

A model useful before stepping in to evaluate the risk of intervention: Assess for safety, Be in a group, Care for the victim. (more on: https://www.breakingthesilence.cam.ac.uk/prevention-support/be-active-bystander)

Ableism

A form of discrimination and prejudice against people with disabilities based on the assumption that “typical” abilities are superior.

Abuse

Misuse of power. Abuse prevents persons from making free decisions and forces them to behave against their will.

Active bystander

A person who decides to speak up in the face of poor behavior to make a difference. An active bystander is someone trained to notice the situation, recognize the poor behavior, evaluate the options, and choose the right way to act and which strategy to apply, keeping personal safety as a priority. They play a proactive role in promoting safety and preventing harm.

Ally

In general terms is a person who is not a member of a marginalized or mistreated group but who expresses or gives support to that group. In the specific context of sexual harassment and abuse is a person who support, listen, empathize and help a victim-survivor of sexual harassment and abuse. It includes activism.