Bystander Intervention as a tool for Violence Prevention

1. Bystander Intervention as a tool for Violence Prevention Doug Everhart Acting Director & Alcohol Programs Manager University of California, Irvine NCAA Violence Summit April 8, 2011

2. Research/Evidence-Based Dr. Alan Berkowitz – Consultant & Researcher Dr. Solomon Ashe – Conformity Dr. John Dovidio – 5 Decision Making Steps Dr. Stanley Milgram – Obedience to Authority 3-Campus Survey of 300 Student-Athletes

3. Students Want to Make a Difference • 95% think something should be done to intervene in a problematic situation • 2 out of 3 think it is their responsibility to intervene in a problematic situation • 90% think a problem could have been avoided with intervention • 92% see themselves as leaders • 80% want to learn skills needed to intervene

4. Relationship of those Involved Much of the campus crime students witness occurs between people who know each other.

5. The Power of Peers Students turn to each other in time of need. BACCHUS Philosophy Students can play a uniquely effective role - unmatched by professional educators - in encouraging their peers to consider, talk honestly about and develop responsible habits and attitudes toward high-risk health and safety issues.

6. The Five Steps • Notice the Event • Interpret as a Problem/Emergency • Assume Personal Responsibility • Know How to Help (with confidence) • Implement the Help

7. Key Concepts • Conformity • Diffusion of Responsibility • Pluralistic Ignorance • Obedience to Authority • Value Based Deicions/Pro Social Behavior • Confidence as a Leader/Agent of Change

8. S.E.E. Model • SAFE Responding • Choose a course of action (direct or indirect) that bestensures the safety of those involved. • EARLY Intervention • Before it becomes a problem, crisis or disaster. • EFFECTIVE Helping • Implement specific helping skills depending on the situation and avoid harmful helping.

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