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How to support witnesses of harassment and build healthier workplaces

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What makes you speak up -- or not -- when you see something you know is wrong? Memory scientist Julia Shaw explains the psychology of those who witness workplace discrimination and harassment -- and shares actionable steps companies can take to support and amplify their voices.

What makes you speak up -- or not -- when you see something you know is wrong? Memory scientist Julia Shaw explains the psychology of those who witness workplace discrimination and harassment -- and shares actionable steps companies can take to support and amplify their voices.

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Julia Shaw

Psychological scientist

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Julia Shaw is best known for her work in the areas of memory and criminal psychology.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxLondonWomen, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

Read the Spot research study on witnesses of workplace harassment.