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It's On US Day SEPT. 17

ALL students, staff and faculty are invited to learn more about being an active bystander and take the pledge!

Stop by 2nd floor Denaples lounge to get a free t-shirt and be entered to win prizes including a $100 Starbucks gift card and $100 University Bookstore gift card. 

Become an Active Bystander

  • Notice the situation and be aware of your surroundings.
  • Interpret it as a problem. Ask yourself, “Do I believe someone needs help?”
  • Feel responsible to act. Educate yourself on what to do.
  • Intervene safely. Keeping yourself safe while taking action is key.

If a Situation Presents, Intervene Safely:

  • Bring in others to help when the situation may be potentially dangerous.
  • Ask the individual you are concerned about if they are ok.
  • Provide support and information available at scranton.edu/care.
  • Distract or redirect individuals in unsafe situations.
  • Ask the individual if they want to leave.
  • Call University Police 570.941.7777 or Scranton Police 911.

Encourage Safety for Yourself and Others

  • Have a plan. Talk to your friends about your plans and intentions before
    you socialize.
  • Watch out for others. If you are concerned about someone, offer your support.
  • Diffuse situations. If you see a person coming on too strong to someone who may be too drunk to make a consensual decision, interrupt, distract, or redirect the situation. If you do not feel comfortable doing so, get someone else to step in.
  • Trust your instincts. If a situation does not feel right to you, trust your instinct. If possible, remove yourself and others from the situation.

Information is based on Bystander Intervention research being completed at the University of New Hampshire (Bystander Engagement: Encourage Safety for Yourself and Others).

Visit scranton.edu/CARE for more information on how to prevent and support survivors of gender based harassment and violence.

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