Video 6 - Stand Up Don't Stand By
Channel: Green River College
Date: 2015-04-15

Resources:

• Emergency - 911
• Campus Safety - (253) 288-3350
• Counseling & Health services - (253) 833- 9111 ext. 2460
• Title IX Coordinator Office - SA206C, (253) 833-9111 ext.3328
• Harborview Center for Sexual Assault - (206) 521-1800
• King County Sexual Assault Resource Center - (888) 998-6423
• Pierce County Sexual Assault Resource Center - (800) 756-7273


Transcript:

One of the ways that we can all make a difference is through learning how to intervene when we witness a situation that makes us uncomfortable or we know is wrong. For example, you're at a party and one of your friends gets drunk and starts to leave with someone. In this situation, what you need to think about is that neither person is in a position to give or accept consent and both may regret their actions later. Now is the time to stand up, not stand by.

So what do you do? Ask questions. Look out for your friend. Use a strategy that will separate you (and/or your friend) from the situation. Some strategies are below.

"Are you okay?”  “You seem pretty out of it." "Your car's being towed." "Are you out of your mind?" "Sorry man, this isn't happening." "I need to talk to you about something." "What's wrong with you? She's completely wasted." "Come on, let's get something to eat." "Not cool, bro." "Not cool, bro, don't be an idiot."

So do your part and be an ally in the fight to end personal violence. Do your part and get to safety. Stand up, don't stand by. 

If you witness something that you know is wrong and you aren't in a position to intervene, report it. Failing to act can be just as bad as the act itself. You can contact Campus Safety at extension 3350 or call 9-1-1. You can also come see me to talk about your options.


Credits:

'Personal Safety Against Violence' is derived from 'Personal Empowerment Through Self-Awareness', an original series created by the University of Montana. These videos are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

'Personal Safety Against Violence' web site: http://greenriver.edu/psav
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