AWARENESS TEST

Basic Truths Most problems happen in group settings. Friends/peers are usually in the best position to do something. You will be in a situation in which you can help in the future. You have all entered into a brotherhood with principles of friendship, character, culture, and justice.

Building Better Men Four Founding Principles: The Promotion of Friendship The Development of Character The Diffusion of Liberal Culture The Advancement of Justice … “ which challenge our brothers to expect nothing less than excellence from themselves and others.”

What is a Bystander? Bystanders are individuals who witness (see and/or hear) Prejudicial remarks and behavior Individuals damaging their personal health and well being Violence to others Really, any event!

Scenario We are going to feature a video that has multiple heterosexual encounters. These ARE NOT the only scenarios in which problems can (and do) arise.

Who Will Step Up?

Quick Poll How many of you would intervene if a situation looked like it was going bad? If you would intervene, why?If you wouldn’t intervene, why?

The 5 Step Decision Making Model Notice the Event Interpret it as a problem Assume Personal Responsibility Know How to Help Step UP!

Barriers to Helping Social influence Fear of embarrassment Fear of retaliation Diffusion of responsibility Pluralistic ignorance

Bystander Do nothing Do something You have two choices:

Ways to Intervene The 4 D’s Direct Distraction Delegate Delay

How could you have intervened? Scenario 1 – Party, man drinking on couch Scenario 2 – Res Hall, man not wanting to go out/do anything Scenario 3 – Res Hall, man woken up in night Scenario 4 – Hallway, man and woman fighting Scenario 5 – Party, man asking women to leave party

Who Will Step Up?

Do Something You don’t always have to directly confront the situation.

Reporting and Addressing Hazing Be direct and call it out Talk to DU Chapter Leadership (Pres., VP, Member Education) and an Advisor Talk to KU Greek Life Report it to Student Affairs

What would you want someone to do for you?

Questions?