What Is The Bystander Effect Essay

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Fear is always in us and don't let it control our lives. Don’t let others tell us get away from that person on the ground because we are scared to help. Think about the situation and show our friends what the bystander effect does in life so we can be motivated to help others on the street. The videos won’t force you to help a victim, but they inform us which is great for not being fined for not helping someone. Don’t let fear make you pass by a suffering victim. Calling the police is enough and you don’t always have to find the murder or assault but it was worth saving someone’s life. Even though we may not always have time for it we can still change the world with videos of what the bystander effect does and make sure history doesn't

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