Bystander Awareness

Factors That Influence Intervention

Awareness Skills Empathy

Group Size Personal Responsibility

What We Know• Many people will not be violent or commit

crimes in their lifetime • Almost all people will see violence being

played out • Not doing anything makes a statement

that the harmful act is okay

What We Can Prevent

Sexual assault Partner/domestic

violence Stalking Bullying Harassment Discrimination

Binge drinking Suicide Drunk driving Hazing Hate speech Academic dishonesty

Steps to Bystander Response

Recognize Harm Choose to Respond Take Action

Response Choices Direct Delegate Distract

What’s Your Connection?