Bystander Intervention ANNA BALDASARRE Objectives To identify situations

Bystander Intervention ANNA BALDASARRE

Objectives � To identify situations in which bystanders can safely intervene � To practice effective bystander intervention strategies

Discussion Question What is a bystander? What do you already know about bystander intervention?

Bystander Intervention 5 Decision Making Steps STEP UP! Bystander Intervention Program 1. Notice the event 2. Interpret it as a problem 3. Assume personal responsibility 4. Know how to help 5. Implement the help

When to Intervene Can you think of other situations when it may be appropriate to intervene? � Sexual assault � Stress � Hazing � Social difficulties � Alcohol or drug overdose/addiction � Homesickness � Mental health crisis � Eating disorder � Self-harm or suicide � Physical injury � Relationship violence � Expressions of racism, sexism, or other discrimination

Discussion Question Why do bystanders choose NOT to intervene?

How to Help Direct � Confront the situation greendot, etc. and Middlebury College Delegate � Ask a friend, staff member, or university police to help Distract � Cause a diversion to interrupt the situation

Taking Action: Scenario 1 � Your roommate keeps texting the new person she is dating. She gets visibly angry and annoyed that they’re not texting back, so she wants to go to their residence hall and see if she can find them.

Taking Action: Scenario 2 � You are at a party and notice your lab partner and another student in the corner. You see him grab the other person’s arm, shake them, and get in their face. He’s talking quietly but very forcefully. You can’t hear what is said, but you can see their physical efforts to pull away from him.

Taking Action: Scenario 3 � You’re eating dinner in the dining hall with your friends, and you hear someone tell a joke that you find to be racist and sexist. You look across the table and notice someone else looking uncomfortable, while some people laugh.

Campus Resources � Counseling Center � Health Center � Student Conduct Office � Title IX Coordinator � Title IX Team � Res Life Staff � University Police � Self-care* *Remember: never put yourself in harm’s way. In case of a dangerous situation or emergency, call University Police (x 3360) or 911. You can’t help others if you don’t take care of yourself first.