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(5) Work with the Media
- There should be a single hub to avoid miscommunication and the
spread of conflicting messages or misinformation
- Provide sufficient information to the media so that there will be no
rumors or misinformation, rather than avoiding press interviews
(6) Provide Accurate Information – and Dispel Misinformation
- Check social media sites and the news websites to correct
misinformation
(7) Support Targeted Students
- Do not put victims on the spot by asking them to speak out in public
- Inform victims about the support that they can receive, and do not
state that they “brought on” the attack by finding the root of the
incident at the victim
- Apologize on behalf of the school and promise that the school will do
everything possible to solve the problem and prevent incidents from
happening again
- If a bias incident targets a LGBT student, avoid making an issue of
the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity, and do not “out”
students to the public
(8) Seek Justice, Avoid Blame
- Take measures that are not ineffective or too lenient that match the
harassment and bias-motivated incidents
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