1. Maria Wydra, Ph.D. Spencer Bennett, M.Ed.

2. Towson is committed to maintaining a climate free from relationship and sexual violence. Towson is committed to maintaining a climate free from relationship and sexual violence. Today we’ll talk about: Today we’ll talk about: Warning signs Warning signs Staying safe Staying safe Keeping other safe Keeping other safe Reporting and resources Reporting and resources

3. Your partner is controlling or manipulativeYour partner is controlling or manipulative Your partner is physically abusive or physically controllingYour partner is physically abusive or physically controlling Your partner tries to isolate you from friends and familyYour partner tries to isolate you from friends and family Your partner minimizes or denies his or her abusive/violent behaviorYour partner minimizes or denies his or her abusive/violent behavior Your partner is manipulative or coercive about getting you to engage in sexual behaviorYour partner is manipulative or coercive about getting you to engage in sexual behavior Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. (there are many more)

4. All members of the campus community members can TAKE ACTION to safely and effectively help prevent sexual and relationship violence.

5. 1.Defensive Split – Step in and separate two people. 2.Pick and Roll – Use a distraction to redirect the focus somewhere else. 3.The Option – Intervene yourself, alert friends of each person, alert an authority. 4.Full Court Press – Recruit the help of friends of both people to step in as a group. 5.Fumblerooski – Commit a party foul (i.e. spilling your drink).

7.  What were the warning signs YOU noticed?  What could YOU do to intervene?

8. Intervene! (if it’s safe to do so) Use some of the strategies we talked about today.Use some of the strategies we talked about today. Make a commitment to look out for each other.Make a commitment to look out for each other. Talk to someone and seek help : The Counseling Center Student Conduct TUPD If/when a member of the University is contacted we will reach out to the affected students to share resources and offer support