Harassment Response Script
Tool • Gate: Women’s Mental Health
Harassment Response Script
Purpose / Reason
Respond quickly and safely to harassment—in person or online.
Answer to: “How do I handle harassment online?” How to Apply
1) Use a short script: ‘That’s inappropriate. Stop. If it continues, I’ll report.’
2) Document and, if safe, disengage; block/report online.
3) Debrief with a trusted person; log next steps. How & Why It Works
• Prepared language reduces freeze responses.
• Documentation + reporting pathways increase protection. Results & Goals
• Faster exits from unsafe interactions.
• More successful reports with better evidence.
• Lower lingering stress after incidents.
Respond quickly and safely to harassment—in person or online.
Answer to: “How do I handle harassment online?” How to Apply
1) Use a short script: ‘That’s inappropriate. Stop. If it continues, I’ll report.’
2) Document and, if safe, disengage; block/report online.
3) Debrief with a trusted person; log next steps. How & Why It Works
• Prepared language reduces freeze responses.
• Documentation + reporting pathways increase protection. Results & Goals
• Faster exits from unsafe interactions.
• More successful reports with better evidence.
• Lower lingering stress after incidents.
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