Translations:Training modules/Dealing with online harassment/slides/actionable-and-non-actionable-cases/3/en

For cases in which you can't take action, the most important part of offering support to those experiencing is something you've already read about in this module: empathy. Your goal should be to communicate to the user that you understand their feelings and that you are approaching the situation with those feelings in mind. Even in cases where you can offer no concrete action, providing emotional support can still help the user experiencing harassment feel safer. Your communications should balance honesty with sensitivity. However, being overly blunt or protective can lessen the effectiveness of your communications.