The psychologist named ways to combat street harassment

According to statistics, every third woman is confronted with unwanted harassment, but many do not know how to react correctly in such situations. Tatiana Lyubina, a psychologist at the Teamo dating service, told Izvestia about effective ways to protect against street harassment on July 1.

"The first and most important rule is not to be silent. Mark the boundaries clearly and loudly: "Step back!", "Stop!", "I hate this!". If you feel threatened, attract the attention of others — shout: "Help!" or directly ask passersby to call the police," the psychologist recommended.

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The expert emphasized the importance of recording evidence. If a conflict escalates, it is recommended that you turn on recording on your phone. Video and audio materials can become evidence when contacting law enforcement agencies, and the very fact of filming often stops the aggressor.

Lyubina recalled that Russian legislation provides for liability for harassment under several articles: violation of privacy (Article 137 of the Criminal Code), coercion to sexual acts (Article 133 of the Criminal Code), insult (Article 5.61 of the Administrative Code). In more serious cases, articles on death threats (Article 119 of the Criminal Code) or hooliganism (Article 213 of the Criminal Code) are applied.

For physical protection, the psychologist recommends using permitted means of self-defense.

After an unpleasant incident, the specialist advises not to be left alone with the problem.

"Contact your loved ones or specialized help centers for support. If harassment has spread to the Internet, keep screenshots — they can become evidence when contacting the police. It's important to remember that it's never your fault that people are bothering you. Neither the time of day nor the style of clothing justify harassment. The aggressor is always responsible for his actions," explains the psychologist.

On June 10, in a joint study of the psychological assistance service Yasno and the HeadHunter recruitment platform, it turned out that the majority of Russians prefer to cope with stress and anxiety alone. Only 10% seek professional help.