FALL 2014Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Avoid the Embarrassing PostsDon’t Ruin Your Reputation

Fundamentals

Most problems happen in

group settings.

Friends are usually in a

better position to

do something.

You WILL be in a situation in which you can help in the future.

DO SOMETHING!

WHAT WOULD IT TAKE FOR YOU

TO DO SOMETHING?

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Which do you think is most important in determining whether someone will help?

Individual

Situational

Victim

1. Notice the event

2. Interpret it as a problem

3. Assume personal responsibility

4. Know how to help

5. Step UP!

The Step UP! Model

Latane and Darley, 1970

Awareness Test

1 – Notice the event

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Ambiguity Conformity

2 – Interpret it as a problem

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Diffusion of ResponsibilityBystanders assume someone else

will do something

3 – Assume personal responsibility

The phenomenon in which the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person in distress. When an emergency situation occurs, observers are more likely to take action if there are few or no other witnesses.

The Bystander EffectI always

wondered why

somebody didn’t do

something about it,

then I realized I’m that

somebody.

Bystanders Lift Car

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Strategies 1. Learn direct and

indirect skills. 2. Be prepared. 3. Know resources.

4 – Know how to help

Snack Man

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Strategies 1. Carefully consider the

situation before taking any action.

2. BE THE FIRST! 3. Create shared and agreed upon

standards of behavior & expectations within any group or organization.

Consider the costs of

NOT intervening

Perspective Taking

What would you want someone to do

for you or for someone you care about?

Obedience to Perceived Authority

The Milgram Experiment

FAMU Hazing Death

Obedience to Perceived Authority

SAFE Responding

EARLY Intervention

EFFECTIVE Helping

The S.E.E. Model

Stay calm

Evaluate the situation

Consider options – direct and/or indirect

Offer support but don’t be part of the problem

Know your limits – walk away if it’s unsafe!

Emergency Helping

Consider frequency, duration and severity

Define the problem and the barriers

Determine the goal; Develop a game plan

Set boundaries – don’t enable

Maintain respect

Consider options; Know resources

Non-Emergency Helping

Value-Based Decisions

Is it worth it?

It was the right thing to do.

I would want someone to help me in that situation.

Someone needed help.

Friends should look out for each other.

So the situation wouldn’t escalate.

Why People Intervene

DO SOMETHING!

5 – Step UP!

You are at a party. During the past hour you notice one of your male friends has been talking to a young woman. They seem to be having a good time, but it is clear that the woman has had too much to drink. You see your friend step away and come back with drinks for both of them.A few minutes later you see him put his arm around the young woman and start to lead her upstairs. What do you do?

Scenario

Dating/Domestic Violence What it Can Look Like How to Step UP!

Stalking What it Can Look Like How to Step UP!

Alcohol What it Can Look Like How to Step UP!

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So… now that you are part of the Saluki Family… …do what

Salukis do best…

Step UP!

FALL 2014

Southern Illinois University Carbondale