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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).
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