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How bystanders (like you) can help stop domestic violence

All In The Mind

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The Bystander Effect: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Intervention

Exploring the psychology and implications of the bystander effect, the chapter delves into the origins of the term from Kitty Genovese's murder in 1964 and discusses recent research findings questioning its accuracy. Strategies to improve bystander behavior and encourage active intervention are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of awareness and readiness to act in emergency situations.

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