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Student Handout D:Upstander, Bystander, Perpetrator, SurvivorHALF THE SKY: SEX TRAFFICKING AND INTERGENERATIONAL PROSTITUTIONName:Date:Class:Read each of the following definitions and rewrite the definitions in your own words.Provide an example from history, fiction, or your own life that illustrates each of these roles:Upstander: An individual who sees an injustice taking place or someone being wronged and takes action. They might intervene directly andtell the Perpetrator(s) to stop, but Upstanders do not need to put themselves at risk in order to be helpful; they might also respond in otherways, such as seeking help from authorities, supporting the survivor, working to improve an unjust social system, and lending their time andvoice to campaigns and initiatives that are working to bring about positive change.In your own words:Example of an Upstander:Bystander: An individual who sees an injustice occur but attempts to remain uninvolved in the situation, often by looking on silently or findingan excuse to walk away. Individuals who witness — but are not directly affected by — the actions of Perpetrators help shape society by theirreactions. Not taking action in the face of an injustice is a choice that can influence the outcome of an event and the culture of a community.In your own words:Example of a Bystander:Perpetrator: Someone who commits crimes, violates the fundamental human rights of an individual or group, or actively participates insupporting systems or individuals who engage in unjust behavior.In your own words:Example of a Perpetrator:Survivor: An individual who has been subject to an act of wrongdoing, including intimidation, theft, violence, sexual aggression, or anyviolation of their fundamental human rights.In your own words:Example of a Survivor: