# Take action for a safe environment

**Source**: https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/your-studies/study-and-work-environment/safe-at-chalmers/take-action-for-a-safe-environment/
**Parent**: https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/your-studies/

### Content on this page

1. [If you experience something yourself](#if-you-experience-something-yourself)
2. [If you see someone else being harmed](#if-you-see-someone-else-being-harmed)
3. [If you happen to do something inappropriate](#lessspan-style"mso-ansi-language:-en-us"-lang"en-us"greaterif-you-happen-to-do-something-inappropriatelessspangreater)

## If you experience something yourself

- **Speak up immediately if you can.** Often, the person behaving badly is not aware of the effect of their behavior.
- **Talk to someone you trust.** This could be a friend, someone in your student division, or a counselor.
- **Write down what happened.** Having examples of the time, place, and situation makes it easier to explain to others.
- **You choose the way forward.** You can decide for yourself whether you want to deal with it directly, seek support, or report it to the university.

## If you see someone else being harmed

- **Show support.** Ask how the person is doing and if you can help.
- **Act as a bystander.** If you feel safe, you can intervene immediately, for example by changing the subject or saying that the behavior is not okay.
- **Tell someone else**. If you are unsure how to handle the situation, you can contact a counselor, Safe at Chalmers, or a student work environment representative (SAMO).

## If you happen to do something inappropriate

- **Reflect**. Ask yourself: could what I said or did be perceived as condescending or unpleasant? It may help to discuss it with others, seek help from a friend, your student guidance counselor, or counselor.
- **Apologize**. If you think you have hurt someone, take responsibility and apologize. This is an important part of creating a safe environment.
- **Learn more**. We can all make mistakes, but we can also grow. Learn more about harassment and discrimination to understand how you can prevent future situations.