Maria Wydra, Ph.D. Spencer Bennett, M.Ed.

Sex and relationships: A university perspective

Creating a safe and secure climate• Towson is committed to maintaining a

climate free from relationship and sexual violence.

• Today we’ll talk about:• Warning signs• Staying safe• Keeping other safe• Reporting and resources

Something doesn’t look right… • Your partner is

controlling or manipulative

• Your partner is physically abusive or physically controlling

• Your partner tries to isolate you from friends and family

• Your partner minimizes or denies his or her abusive/violent behavior

• Your partner is manipulative or coercive about getting you to engage in sexual behavior

Warning signs of an

unhealthy relationship.

(there are many more)

What is Bystander Intervention??

All members of the campus community members can TAKE ACTION to safely

and effectively help prevent sexual and relationship violence.

The Bystander Intervention

Playbook

1.Defensive Split – Step in and separate two people.

2.Pick and Roll – Use a distraction to redirect the focus somewhere else.

3.The Option – Intervene yourself, alert friends of each person, alert an authority.

4.Full Court Press – Recruit the help of friends of both people to step in as a group.

5.Fumblerooski – Commit a party foul (i.e. spilling your drink).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zr1oxEbdsw&feature=player_detailpage&t=0

What were the warning signs YOU noticed?

What could YOU do to intervene?

What should I do?What will happen if I say something?Intervene!

(if it’s safe to do

so)

• Use some of the strategies we talked about today.

• Make a commitment to look out for each other.

Talk to someone and seek

help:The Counseling Center Student

ConductTUPD

If/when a member of the University is contacted we will reach out to the affected

students to share resources

and offer support