The ‘bystander effect’ is real – but research shows that when more people witness violence, it’s more likely someone will step up and intervene ...

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 ...

49 million people in the world are at risk of famine, yet the U.S. and other affluent countries aren't helping enough. Push your government to do more and give yourself.

The bystander effect suggests people are less likely to help others if they are in a group of witnesses. Learn the origins, cause, and risk factors for this behavior.

Overcoming the Bystander Effect The Psychology of Heroism Psychological experts explain why we “freeze” during danger, and what we can do to fight that instinct.

Steph (@boho_mom_steph) posted a viral TikTok about her experience. It garnered over 391,000 views and sparked a debate on the “bystander effect.” Moreover, others attributed the lack of ...

A 1964 New York Times article about the Kitty Genovese murder. The story has become a case study in the "bystander effect," even after much of the original reporting was debunked.

Bystander effect: Political riptides threaten to divide the nation if we don’t take action But how do you give thanks for freedoms that are constantly being eroded?