About this episode
The episode discusses a new campaign aimed at combating catcalling and encouraging bystander intervention in NYC.
Starting this month, a new campaign from the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence will appear across subways, ferries, and sidewalks, calling out street harassment and encouraging New Yorkers to step in when they see it happening. Janae speaks with Commissioner Saloni Sethi of NYC's Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence about what the campaign aims to change and how bystanders can safely take action.
People in this episode
Host: Janae
Guest: Saloni Sethi
Topics covered
- catcalling
- street harassment
- bystander intervention
- gender-based violence
- public safety
Keywords
- catcalling
- harassment
- NYC
- campaign
- bystander intervention
- gender-based violence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
Places: NYC
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