Bystander awareness educates people about the bystander effect, where the presence of others discourages an individual from helping someone in need. The more people that are present, the less likely any one person will intervene to help a victim. However, people are more inclined to assist in an emergency when they are the only, or one of few, witnesses. Bystander awareness programs teach that not taking action signals acceptance of harmful acts, so it is important for bystanders to get involved and help those in need.

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2. The bystander effect occurs when the
presence of others discourages an
individual from intervening in an
emergency situation, against a bully, or
during an assault or other crime.The
greater the number of bystanders, the
less likely it is for any one of them to
provide help to a person in distress.
People are more likely to take action in
a crisis when there are few or no other
witnesses present.

5. • Many people will not be violent or commit
crimes in their lifetime
• Almost all people will see violence being
played out
• Not doing anything makes a statement
that the harmful act is okay

14. NEVADA CARES