The document discusses factors that influence bystander intervention such as awareness, skills, empathy, group size, and personal responsibility. It notes that most people will witness violence but not commit violent acts, and that failing to intervene sends a message that the harmful behavior is acceptable. The document outlines what issues bystander intervention can help address, like sexual assault, bullying, and discrimination. It provides steps and response choices for effective bystander intervention.

1. Bystander
Awareness

3. Factors That Influence
Intervention
Awareness
Skills
Empathy
Group Size
Personal
Responsibility

4. What We Know
• Many people will not be violent or commit
crimes in their lifetime
• Almost all people will see violence being
played out
• Not doing anything makes a statement that
the harmful act is okay

6. What We Can Prevent
Sexual assault
Partner/domestic
violence
Stalking
Bullying
Harassment
Discrimination
Binge drinking
Suicide
Drunk driving
Hazing
Hate speech
Academic dishonesty

7. Steps to Bystander
Response
Recognize Harm
Choose to Respond
Take Action

8. Response Choices
Direct
Delegate
Distract

9. What’s Your Connection?