Be a Better Bystander
Transforming Passive Observers into Active Responders
- Textbook
Be a Better Bystander
Transforming Passive Observers into Active Responders
- Textbook
Description
The nature of an emergency is complex; after all, emergencies “emerge” suddenly without warning and typically require immediate attention. Bystanders are often the first line of defense in these situations. Unfortunately, in many situations where help is needed such as health-related emergencies, bullying, sexual misconduct, and bias, the default is to not get involved. The goal of this book is to identify the many obstacles that prevent people from taking action, and then provide evidence-based helping strategies to transform passive bystanders into pro-active responders.
This timely and significant book, Be a Better Bystander: Transforming Passive Observers Into Active Responders, provides a toolbox of practical strategies for academic institutions, residence life personnel, diversity/education/inclusion educators, public health education advocates, and community activists. This book would also make a great supplemental text for courses in social psychology, health psychology, women's studies, and bias-related courses.
Accessibility Information
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The publication contains no hazards
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Navigation
- Page list to go to pages from the print source version
- Elements such as headings, tables, etc for structured navigation
- All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Background on Bystander Behavior
Chapter 2: Identifying Obstacles that Impede Bystander Helping
Section II: Transforming Passive Bystanders Into Active Responders
Chapter 3: Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost Bystander Behavior
Chapter 4: Confronting Alcohol- and Health-Related Emergencies
Chapter 5: Confronting Bullying and Cyberbullying in Schools
Chapter 6: Confronting Sexual Assault
Chapter 7: Confronting Bias
Chapter 8: Promoting Allyship
Product details
| Published | 05 Feb 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9798881867836 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 8 b/w illustrations; 15 tables |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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