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How should a leader support someone targeted by harassment?

Offer help without taking away the person's voice.

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  1. Tell the person's story publicly
  2. Decide everything without asking
  3. Listen and connect the person with support ✔

Why: Support may include listening or connecting someone with appropriate help. Good intentions should not turn into speaking over the person affected.

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Why did support bring an extra chair? Listening needed a place to sit.
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Answer: Listen and connect the person with support. Support may include listening or connecting someone with appropriate help. Good intentions should not turn into speaking over the person affected.

  1. Learn to Lead Volume 2, Chapter 6 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2L_Mod2_Ch6_The_Human_Element_107BC137426D2.pdf
    it is important they not attempt to speak for the victim
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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