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Stopping Violence One Step at a Time. Presented by: Howard Hsu, CHAMPS Phuc Pham, Right to KNOW. Cells Silenced/Off Feel free to ask questions at the end of each section -Challenge the idea not the person One speaker at a time SAFE ZONE
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Stopping Violence One Step at a Time Presented by: Howard Hsu, CHAMPS Phuc Pham, Right to KNOW
Cells Silenced/Off • Feel free to ask questions at theend of each section -Challenge the idea not the person • One speaker at a time SAFE ZONE • Feel free to go to the restroom or leave the room if necessary • Sensitive content DISCLAIMER
What is sexual assault?: • Physical and non-consensual sexual acts • These acts may include (but are not limited to): • Oral sex, Anal penetration, Insertion of body parts or foreign objects A special case of assault: • Rape = sexual intercourse against a person’s will, when consent is not given Defining Sexual Assault *taken in part from Appendix E of UCI Campus Policies
What is dating abuse? A pattern of physically, sexually, verbally and/or emotionally abusive or controlling behavior in a dating relationship. What is stalking?: Maliciously and repeatedly following or harassing another person with the intent of making that person fearful for his/her safety or the safety of a significant other. Other forms of Abuse
CONSENT IS ONLY GIVEN WHEN BOTH OR ALL PARTIES: • Are fully conscious AND mutually participating. • Are equally free to act (not coerced or restrained). • Have positively and clearly communicated intent. • Can say “NO” and have that choice respected. Consent
An estimated ___% of college women will experience rape or attempted rape while at college. 20-25% What do the stats show?
More than ___% of college students who experienced unwanted intercourse were under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident. 75%
___% of college date rapists felt that they had committed rape because of their alcohol consumption. 62%
Listen without interrupting • Don’t panic. Remain calm and concerned. • Allow for tears and expression of feelings and believe and support the student • Remind the student that he/she is not at fault • Encourage medical attention and/or counseling • Allow the student to make his/her own decisions • ASK what you can do to be supportive • Provide resources and options Helpful Responses
Asking “why” questions or other blaming questions • Blaming or judging the student’s actions (i.e. You shouldn’t have had so much to drink). • Dismissing the student’s feelings or minimizing his/her experience (i.e. It could have been worse). • Trying to “fix” the problem (i.e. pressuring them to report and/or telling them what to do). Unhelpful Responses
Bystanders are individuals who witness emergencies, criminal events or situations that could lead to criminal events and may have the opportunity to provide assistance, do nothing, or contribute to the negative behavior. • Pro-social bystanders are individuals whose behaviors intervene in ways that impact the outcome positively. GETTING INVOLVED
Direct • Distract • Delegate The 3 D’s
single choices in one moment in time that make the world safer. Green Dots are…
What we are is what we do. • We impact our peers by the way we act and by the things we say everyday. Think about what kind of person and role model you want to be. What Will You DO?
Take Back the Night • Wednesday, April 18th • 7pm at the UCI Flagpoles • Clothesline Project • No Women Left Behind • Wednesday, April 25th • 7pm Pacific Ballroom D • Denim Day Upcoming Events
No matter what, rape and sexual assault are NEVER the victim’s fault. • Everyone in this room has the ability and the responsibility to help keep UCI safe. • Take advantage of the resources UCI offers. • Together we can make a difference. Conclusion
UCI Resources Emotional Support • UCI Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE) (949) 824-7273 • UCI Counseling Center (949) 824-6457 • Community Service Programs, Inc. (949) 831-9110 • Human Options (949) 854-3554 Legal • UC Irvine Police Department 911 or (949) 824-5223 Administrative • UCI Office of Student Conduct** (949) 824-5181 Medical • Anaheim Memorial Hospital Safe Place* (714) 774-1450 • Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center* (310) 319-4000 • UCI Student Health Center* (949) 824-5301 • UCI Health Education** (949) 824-9355 Mandated Reporters* Clery Reporters**