Alan Heisterkamp, Ed.D.November 8, 2013

Session Overview

• Campus Culture• History of MVP• Bystander Intervention• “Agree-Unsure-Disagree”• MVP Scenario• Grinnell College Story• Q & A

What will it take to eliminate sexual violence against woman

and children in our country?

2011 College Dating Violence and Abuse Poll – Liz Claiborne, Inc.

• 43% of dating college women report experiencing violence and abuse

• 1 in 3 college women report having been in an abusive dating relationship

• 52% of college women report knowing a friend who has experienced violence and abusive dating behaviors

Why your role is so important:

• 58% of college students say they don’t know what to do to help someone who is a victim of dating violence/assault

• 38% of college students say they don’t know how to get help for themselves if they were a victim of dating abuse

• 57% of all college students say it is difficult to identify dating abuse

Mentors in Violence Prevention

Leadership Model Process Focus is on role of the “bystander” Used in multiple populations

Middle school High school College Military Professional Athletics

GOALS

• Raise Awareness• Challenge Thinking• Open Dialogue• Inspire Leadership

MVP Educational Units

• Partner Abuse (Dating, DV)• Gender Stereotypes• Sexual Harassment• Alcohol & Consent

Kitty Genovese

LEADERSHIP

Raise Your Hand

Empathy Exercise

Barriers to InterveningSocial Influence

Fear of EmbarrassmentDiffusion of Responsibility

Fear of RetaliationPluralistic Ignorance

Stages of Bystander Behavior:

– Notice the event– Interpret it as a problem– Feel responsible for dealing with it– Possess the necessary skills to act

2010,Berkowitz, Response Ability

Agree ---- Unsure ---- Disagree

There is a serious problem of some men being abusive towards women in this country.

Agree ---- Unsure ---- Disagree

There is a serious problem of some men being abusive towards women within your campus

community.

Alcohol & Consent

It’s OK for two intoxicated adults to engage in sexual activity.

Agree----Unsure----Disagree

Scenario

You’re at a party where people are drinking. You notice a guy trying to convince an obviously drunk woman to go into a bedroom with him. She’s not just buzzed – she’s stumbling over her own feet. You know the woman and she seems reluctant.

Train of Thought…

They’re both adults… But she can’t be fully consenting if she’s drunk, can she?... I’ve heard about too many cases of sexual assault that start out like this… Could this be one in the making?...Will this guy even listen to me?....Is it part of my responsibility to provide him with some guidance?...What, if anything, am I supposed to do in a situation like this?

Active Bystanders Intervene…

• Directly• Indirectly• Using Distractions• By engaging Friends and/or Allies• After the Fact or Next Day

Grinnell College

“Who Are You?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE9FFvIYPg8

Thank you!alan.heisterkamp@uni.edu