Critics have relentlessly derided the “bystander intervention card” that Northern California’s Bay Area Rapid Transit System promotes for use in harassment situations.
Friday BART Posted X’s instructions about cards: “You can ask a station agent for BART’s free Bystander Intervention Card, which you can use if you experience or witness harassment at a station or on a train.”
The post includes a video featuring two female college students riding BART and explaining how the card works. When a rider is being harassed, they can pass the message “Did you catch me?” A card asking for help. If a rider believes they are witnessing someone else being harassed, they can give the suspected victim an “I got you” card.
One of the students in the video said the cards “give me concrete ways to deal with dangerous situations. I don’t really have the ability to cope on my own, so these cards give me a sense of community.” “It gives me a sense of support.” . ”
A second student said, “I think these cards are very easy to use, especially for young college students and young people. It’s a great way to help someone or ask for help without doing much.” We provide an easy way. If everyone had a card, we would do it.” You will be able to support each other better and feel safer. ”
Oh, and they’re free.
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How are people reacting?
As you might imagine, critics aren’t too kind to BART and its “bystander intervention card.” As of Monday afternoon, the ratio for BART’s key positions is 2:1. Below are just a few of the many intense reactions.
- “Kids are running BART? This is a shameful, juvenile approach to crime. Why not put up a sign that says ‘Crime Free Zone’? It worked very well in that drug free zone. This mastermind. I wish they could fire him,” one person said.Commenter I have written.
- Another user said: “If you see someone getting stabbed, hand them your ‘I got you’ card and wait for them to tell you to call someone.” made a joke.
- “Have you tried interpretive dance to thwart attackers?” another commenter I wondered.
- “Are you kidding me?” another user Asked.
- Another commenter said, “This is what happens when sociology majors are given decision-making power.” observed.
- “This is a parody, right?” another user asked a question.
- Another commenter said, “Obviously you guys posted this 2 days early.” I got it.. “April 1st hasn’t arrived yet.”
- “These are the rules for men,” said another user. said. “1. Please help the woman who is being attacked. 2. If you hurt your attacker, you will go to jail.”
- “This isn’t real, right?! This is a sketch comedy routine, right? Because unless that card ‘magically’ takes you out of the situation, it’s useless! By the way. Who comes up with this idea? [clown] Did you get paid to come up with this?!,” said another commenter. Asked.
Then this is it jewelry:
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bart Added In the post, the bystander intervention cards were “created as part of BART’s Not One More Girl campaign, which promotes safety through bystander support and awareness, especially for girls and gender-expansive youth.” has been written.
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