Describe the Five Steps That Are Necessary for Bystander Intervention

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Essay

Describe the five steps that are necessary for bystander intervention. Consider the famous case of Kitty Genovese and discuss what most likely prevented the bystanders from helping.

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Definitions:

Intestacy Laws

The body of law that governs the distribution of a deceased person's estate when they die without a valid will.

Estate

The collective assets and liabilities of a person, especially considered in the context of their will or the administration of their property after death.

Codicil

A written supplement or modification to a will. A codicil must be executed with the same formalities as a will.

Per Capita

A statistical measure that divides an aggregate amount by the number of units or individuals to determine the average amount per person.