Spot, and block bullying behaviours before they hurt you.
I wonder what these two women police officers would say? Are they even still in the police force? How prevalent is sexual harassment in the UK's police force? And how targets can better protect themselves. My comment below in bold italics Sexual harassment among police personnel: Insights from a Birmingham, UK cross-sectional survey Lati Mags and… Continue reading How vunerable police officers can protect themselves from sexual harassment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADTQt8FgZ60 Perpetrators of all types of abusive behaviours take pleasure in what they can get away with in front of bystanders; it gives them an extra thrill. For a fully psychologically developed adult, witnessing such behavior becomes intolerable. Learn to spot sexual harassers before they damage you, your colleagues, your members, or your employees at… Continue reading What we all need to be capable of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q91eZF9_ggI One of the core group of women you took Weinsten down The Duty To Warn I also want to highlight the very least you should do as a bystander to inappropriate behaviour, the duty to warn. "I had one warning because actually being warned is very important because it arms you, and all she… Continue reading Where Zela Perkins came from
Zelda Perkins said the government’s stance had gone beyond her expectations but the process ‘isn’t done yet’. Photograph: Geoff Pugh/Shutterstock From The Guardian, 8th July 2025, Alexandra Topping "After eight-year campaign by Perkins, a former PA for Weinstein, UK ministers have announced plans to stop bosses using NDAs to silence abused workers Zelda Perkins was 24… Continue reading ‘Nowhere for them to hide any more’: Zelda Perkins’ fight against NDAs after Harvey Weinstein
Wallace had admitted using inappropriate language, but claimed to have been cleared of ‘the most serious and sensational accusations’. Photograph: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock From The Guardian, Monday 14th July, Michael Savage, Media Editor. Below are my comments in bold italics "A report on the behaviour of Gregg Wallace has substantiated 45 allegations made against the former BBC presenter, including… Continue reading Is Gregg Wallace is the real victim?
Without consent between these 2 groups, it's not banter, it's harassment Banter can only be acceptable if it is consensual. To give a more complex example, I was working as an assistant story editor. My story editor was openly gay, and I have M.S., as we got on really well, he started calling me a… Continue reading Sutble forms of bullying 4. Teasing or banter. Without consent it’s not banter.
A real friend or total treachery? When you are told something bad that is being said about you, beware of the person telling you. Is the information real? Who can you verify it with? Ask for specifics. Those who enjoy being spiteful will want to stand back a bit while giving you the bad news,… Continue reading Sutble forms of bullying 3. “I thought you’d want to know.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YrpungJEIo A backhanded compliment is a statement that appears to be a compliment on the surface but contains a hidden insult or negative implication. It's a form of passive-aggressive communication, often intended to be a veiled criticism or jab at someone's character, appearance, or abilities. Key Characteristics: Apparent Positive: The statement initially sounds like a compliment. Hidden… Continue reading Sutble forms of bullying 2. how to handle backhanded compliments
According to John Spacey on Simplicable There are eleven types of sarcasm (my comments are in bold, italicized) Concealing the unacceptable? "Sarcasm is an insincere statement designed to provoke. This is commonly used as an element of humor or as means to insult. The following are illustrative examples of sarcasm. Irony statements or situations that… Continue reading How to handle subtle forms of bullying 1. Sarcasm
The Greatest President Russia was denied. Many wonderful things can be said about Alexei Navalny, but I wanted to choose the most poignant, his having found the perfect partner: "Yulia has been such a help in this. I didn't want her to be tormented by all that 'perhaps they'll let him out after a month'… Continue reading The perfect partner