FAQs For Bystanders

  • What is bystander intervention?
    • Bystander intervention is a strategy for prevention of than can be used to intervene in situations of harmful behaviors and violence, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence.
  • What can I do to help?
    • Create a habit to notice unsafe situations
    • Evaluate the situation as a problem or potential for harm & SAFELY investigate
    • If you decide that something is unsafe for the people involved, assume personal responsibility and know how to help
  • What step I take to intervene?
    • Here are a few strategies that can help
      • Approach everyone as a friend
      • Be honest and direct
      • Don't be aggressive or use violence
      • Keep yourself safe
      • Get help from other bystanders, if necessary
      • Call the police if a situation becomes too serious
  • Can I request bystander intervention training?
    • Yes, email the Title IX Coordinator to request a falcon safe training. The training is 50 minutes and can be offered to your department, team, club, or any other campus group of 5 or more.