Unlock Your Power: Mastering The 3 A's Of Bystander Intervention

Many potentially risky situations happen in the presence of bystanders who have the ability to interrupt these situations before they happen. The intervention strategies below outline how. Why is bystander intervention important? The only way to effectively combat violence and discrimination is for individuals to stand in solidarity and create communities that are intolerant. Being an active bystander starts with noticing the warning signs of potential violence and making the decision to act by using the 3 ds of bystander intervention.