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Bystander Intervention Module Closed Captioning Welcome to the NOVA Bystander Intervention Training. Please click on the forward button on the bottom right side of the slide to continue.

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Bystander Intervention Module Learning Objectives for this module Learn what is required of NOVA by VAWA in Bystander Intervention training Recognize situations of potential harm Learn how to overcome barriers of intervening Identify safe and effective intervention options Taking action Closed Captioning VAWA requires bystander intervention training. In this module we will provide a greater understanding of what bystander intervention is and how it may become a tool for your success at NOVA and beyond. You will learn about the various techniques in bystander intervention in identifying harmful situation and various ways to take action. Bystander

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VAWA Bystander Requirements Bystander Intervention means Safe and positive options that may be carried out by an individual or individuals to prevent harm or intervene when there is a risk of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Bystander intervention includes recognizing situations of potential harm, understanding instructional structures and cultural conditions that facilitate violence, overcoming barriers to intervening, identifying safe and effective options, and taking action to intervene Bystander NOVA Training NOVA Training Closed Captioning This short paragraph describes the program that NOVA must provide under the VAWA regulations. This online bystander training is an adaptation of available in-person training which is provided by the College Police Department throughout the year. To further see what related Clery and VAWA training is available and frequency it is offered throughout the year at NOVA please click on the training button.

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You must get involved! Bystander First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Trade Unionist Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me - Martin Niemoller (1892-1984) German pastor who opposed Holocaust Closed Captioning A great quote highlighting the necessity in not turning a blind eye.

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1 in 4 college women will experience a completed and/or attempted rape 1 Approximately 2/3 of rapes are committed by someone known to the victim 3 In 1 in 3 sexual assaults, the perpetrator was intoxicated 30% with alcohol, 4% with drugs 2 99% of people who rape are men, 60% are Caucasian 4 In a 1980s study, only 5% of rape survivors reported the assault to the police 1 Sources 1)Warsaw, R. I Never Called it Rape. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1994. 2)U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Statistics. 1998 Alcohol and Crime Study. 1998. 3)U.S. Department of Justice. 2005 National Crime Victimization Study. 2005. 4)Greenfeld, L. A. Sex Offenses and Offenders: An Analysis of Data on Rape and Sexual Assault, Washington, D. C.: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1997. Disturbing Statistics Closed Captioning These statistics highlight the problem we have specifically the percentage of reported sexual assaults. Bystander

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On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day 1 One in 12 women and one in 45 men will be stalked in their lifetime, with an average duration of almost two years 2 Seventy-six percent of female homicide victims were stalked prior to their deaths 3 A survey of high school students found that one in five had experienced forced sex (rape) 4 Sources 1)Bureau of Justice Statistics Crime Data Brief, Intimate Partner Violence, 1993-2001, February 2003. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. 1993-2004, 2006. U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Statistics. 1998 Alcohol and Crime Study. 1998. 2)Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes, Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence, National Institute of Justice, 2000Davis, T. C, G. Q. Peck, and J. M. Storment. "Acquantaince Rape and the High School Student." Journal of Adolescent Health 14 (1993): 220-24. 3)MacFarlane et al., Stalking and Intimate Partner Femicide, Homicide Studies 3, no. 4 (1998): 300-16 4)Davis, T. C, G. Q. Peck, and J. M. Storment. "Acquantaince Rape and the High School Student." Journal of Adolescent Health 14 (1993): 220-24. Disturbing Statistics Closed Captioning Some statistics continued. Bystander

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Strengthened penalties for rape Rape Shield Law- offenders cannot use a victims past sexual activity against them in court Victims are not required to pay for rape exam (SANE) or Protective Orders service A victims Protective Order is recognized nation-wide Training for Law Enforcement Officers and court personnel National Domestic Violence Hotline (22,000 calls/month) VAWA expanded to bring gays, lesbian and transgender people, Native Americans, and immigrants under its protections (2013) Prohibits cyber-stalking (2013) Violence against women Act 1994, 2013 Closed Captioning As a reminder these are some of the protections afforded through the reauthorization of the Violence against womens act. Bystander

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Bystanders: largest group of people associated with violence. They greatly outnumber both the perpetrators and the victims. Bystanders may know a specific assault is happening or will happen, see an assault or potential assault in progress, and may anticipate an assault will happen. Bystanders have the power to stop assaults from occurring and to get help for people who have been or may be victimized. Peer pressure from good people can deter violence and stop it if it does occur. You CAN make a difference! You may be a Bystander Closed Captioning As a bystander you have the power to assist. You can make a difference. Bystander

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Bystander Intervention is a philosophy and strategy for preventing various types of violence, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and dating/domestic violence. What is it? Closed Captioning What is Bystander Intervention? Bystander

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Believe someone who discloses a sexual assault, abusive relationship, or experience with stalking or cyber-stalking. Be respectful of yourself and others. Make sure any sexual act is OK with your partner if you initiate. Protect your friends and fellow NOVA students. If you see someone who appears to be in trouble, ask if they are okay. Speak up. If someone, to include a friend, says something offensive, derogatory, or abusive, let them know their behavior is wrong and you dont want to be around it. Dont laugh at racist, sexist, or homophobic jokes. Challenge your peers to be respectful. Get involved. Join a campus or community group working on these issues. What can bystanders do to make a difference? Closed Captioning What can you do to make a difference! Speak up dont let offensive, derogatory or abusive behavior go unchallenged. Bystander

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You see a friend going home with someone when your friend is drunk or high While walking to your car, you see a male with clinched fists speaking angrily towards a female You are in class, and before class starts, you overhear fellow students using disparaging language toward an ethnic or racial group You notice a fellow student who is being picked on because of his or her sexual orientation A friend shows you nude photos of a classmate POTENTIAL SITUATIONS Closed Captioning You have the power to take action! You can call the police, you can advise that what is being said is unacceptable, you can assist with find a drunk friend a safe trip home. Bystander

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What would you do? Closed Captioning Here you will see a video on Bystander Intervention in action. What would you do in these same circumstances? Bystander

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Evaluate the situation and people involved to determine your best move. You could directly intervene, or request help from friends of each person If the person reacts badly, try a different approach Options Closed Captioning You have options as a Bystander. Although the number one rule is not to put yourself in a situation to be harmed in anyway. When in doubt you can always call the police. Bystander

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Approach everyone as a friend. Do not be antagonistic. Avoid using violence. Be honest and direct whenever possible. Recruit help if necessary. Keep yourself safe. If things get out of hand, contact the police. Tips for Intervening Closed Captioning Some basic tips for intervening. Each instance is going to be unique there is not one fix for all situations. Bystander

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Step in and separate the two people Let them know your concerns and reasons for intervening Be a friend and let them know you are acting in their best interests Ensure each person gets home safely Separation STRATEGY Closed Captioning Try to separate the potential victim from the situation is a great strategy Bystander

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Use a distraction to redirect the focus to someone or somewhere else: Hey, I need to talk with you. or Hey, this party is lame. Lets go somewhere else. or Did I tell you about this great book I was reading on Heisenburg Indeterminacy? Distraction STRATEGY Closed Captioning Distraction is another tool in your belt for bystander intervention. Bystander

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Recruit the help of friends of both people to step in as a group Recruit more help Closed Captioning If the situation lends itself to recruiting help its a great way to save someone from a potentially harmful situation. Bystander

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NOVA Cares Reporting https://www.nvcc.edu/novacares Contact NOVA HR askhr@nvcc.edu Call NOVA Police 703-764-5000 Speak with a NOVA campus Dean of Students Speak with a NOVA counselor Enlist help from a NOVA faculty or staff member Call NOVA Sexual Assault Services 703.338.0834 Actions to take at NOVA Its Institutional Structure Closed Captioning You have many options within the NOVA College Community to assist you in taking action! Bystander NOVA Cares Report Button NOVA Cares Report Button

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Good people outnumber aggressors Society considers assaultive behavior reprehensible Intervene to make a difference Strategies: separate, distract, recruit more help Call police if danger is imminent and apparent Bystander Intervention Summary Closed Captioning In summary you have options to assist someone you observe to be in a potentially harmful situation but never put yourself in a potentially dangerous situation, when in doubt call the POLICE! Bystander

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Review Question 1. You should always intervene as a bystander regardless of potential harm or injury to yourself? This question is true you should intervene regardless of your personal safety Closed Captioning Please answer the question by clicking on the correct corresponding block. Once you are ready please click on the green forward button to proceed. This question is false if there is a potential risk to you as the bystander you should notify the police immediately and if possible wait for their arrival to provide further assistance if needed Bystander That is Incorrect True That is Correct False

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Review Question 3. What are the strategies for implementing Bystander Intervention? Distract Separate Recruit more Help Closed Captioning Please answer the question by clicking on the correct corresponding block. Once you are ready please click on the green forward button to proceed. All of the above Bystander That is Incorrect AA BB CC That is Correct DD

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End of Bystander Intervention Module Closed Captioning You have reached the end of the Bystander Intervention Module. Please close out the module to continue to the final exam..