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You are at a party. Your friend Jane, who is clearly intoxicated, is talking to a cute guy.
The guy brings Jane another drink. As he walks by, you hear him say to a friend, “Score. One more drink will be enough to bag this one.”
Later, with his arm around her, the guy starts to lead Jane upstairs to his bedroom.
What would you do?
You are at a party. Your friend John is talking to a woman who is clearly intoxicated.
John brings her another drink. As he walks by, he says to you, “Score. One more drink will be enough to bag this one.”
Later, with his arm around her, John starts to lead the woman upstairs to his bedroom.
What would you do?
Keep Your Friends Safe No one wants to be a victim
No one wants to get expelled, pay a fine, or go to jail
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
Why me? Won’t someone
else help out?
Beware: Diffusion of Responsibility The more bystanders, the less likely someone
will get involved
People often assume someone else will take the initiative
Don’t assume someone else will step up
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
But how do I get involved?
It could be awkward!
“The Playbook”
The Pick and Roll
Get in the way
“Hey, I need to talk to you.”
“Hey, you’ve got to see this.”
“Hey, I need to introduce you to….”
“Hey, this party is lame. Let’s go somewhere else.”
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
From http://www.stopabuse.vt.edu/pdf/playbook.pdf
“The Playbook”
The Full Court Press
Get others involved
“Look, it’s Dave and Kristin. Hey Dave and Kristin,
you remember John, right?”
“Come on, everyone’s leaving, let’s go.”
“Hey John, it’s Dave! Dave, did John tell you about…That’s a great story.”
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
From http://www.stopabuse.vt.edu/pdf/playbook.pdf
“The Playbook”
Make an InterceptionTake the person away
“Hey, thanks for keeping Jane company while I was getting a drink. Come on Jane, let’s grab some food.”
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
From http://www.stopabuse.vt.edu/pdf/playbook.pdf
“The Playbook”
Intentionally FoulSpill your drink
“Oh, I am so sorry. Come on Jane, we’d better go.”
Tell your friend you need help…now Hey Dave, I don’t feel so good. We need to go now
and you need to help me get home.
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
From http://www.stopabuse.vt.edu/pdf/playbook.pdf
Be A Good Friend
Be an active bystanderHelp someone who may be targeted for sexual
assault
Stop friends who aren’t thinking clearly from committing a crime
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
Penn Staters
Researching
Interventions for
Social
Misconduct
Thank you for your helpmaking Penn State
fun and safe for everyone!
