- SCRIPTS - Bystander - [Racism – tips for bystanders](https://itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/WEB_RISWM_fs_tips_for_bystanders.pdf) (PDF) - Say something if it feels safe to do so. - It doesn’t have to be aggressive, in fact it’s often more effective if it’s not. - It could be as simple as saying “Why don’t you just leave him/her alone?” - If it doesn’t feel safe to say something, you could … - Tell someone responsible such as the driver if it’s happening on a bus or tram or a security guard if it’s happening at a club or venue. - Think about how you can support the target of the abuse–for example, - you could go and sit or stand next to them and check if they’re OK. - If you see racism directed towards a classmate, colleague or team-mate, you could ... - Suggest they talk to someone. - Most schools, workplaces and sports clubs will have a policy for dealing with bullying and harassment, including racism. - You might like to suggest to the person experiencing the racist behaviour that they seek advice from the contact person named in the policy such as the student welfare officer at school, human resources in the workplace or manager or club official in a sports club. - Say something. - Check out the “Speak UP” handbook at: [www.splcenter.org/get-informed/publications/speak-up-responding-to-everyday-bigotry](http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/publications/speak-up-responding-to-everyday-bigotry)  for ideas of things to say to counter prejudice in any situation.