Step-Up

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What Does it Mean to STEP UP?

• Prosocial Behavior – Any act performed with the goal of benefiting another person

• Bystander Intervention

• Intervening in an emergency •Helping in a non-emergency* • Intervention can be direct or indirect

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What Difference Can You Make?

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens

can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing

that ever has.”

- Margaret Mead

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I believe something should be done to

intervene in problematic situations.

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I believe it is my responsibility to intervene in a problematic situation.

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I have witnessed a situation, at least once, where someone’s health and

safety were in danger. You can choose any or all of these.

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A. Drinking too muchB. HazingC. Being taken

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D. DiscriminationE. Never

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I know of a problematic situation that could have been avoided if someone had intervened.

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Student-Athlete Profile

• 92% see themselves as leaders.

• 75-85% want to learn skills to intervene.

• 89-99% believe something should be done to intervene in a problematic situation.

• 2/3 believe it is their responsibility to intervene when they notice a problematic situation.

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• Have witnessed a situation at least once where someone’s health/safety was in danger:

Drinking too much – 94%

Hazing – 29%

Being taken advantage of sexually – 41%

Discrimination/Harassment – 54%

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The 5 Decision Making Steps

1. Notice the Event

2. Interpret the Event as a

Problem/Emergency

3. Assume Personal Responsibility

4. Know How To Help

5. Implement the Help

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Reasons Why People Don’t Help

• Step 1: Notice the Event There are 2 reasons we may not

notice that a problem exists or is about to occur: • Other people/events create distractions.• Sometimes we don’t want to notice!

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Strategies for STEP 1 Notice the Event

1. Be aware of your surroundings.2. Anticipate problems/Look for red

flags.3. If you do notice a problem,

consider the best intervention strategies and/or the best exit strategies.

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B. Conformity

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Conformity: 2 Types• Normative influence–We conform to the group’s rules

in order to fit in, be accepted, be liked, or avoid dislike. But normative influence can create a “Spiral of Silence.”

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There have been times when I have given in to group pressure

and wish I hadn’t.

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Strategies for STEP 2 Interpret as a problem/emergency: 1. Investigate an ambiguous event

further - even if others appear unconcerned.

2. Ask others what they think.3. Be mindful of peer pressure and

be prepared to react to it.a. Have the confidence to TAKE A

STAND. b. Choose to be respected rather

than liked. 4. If you are a victim, let someone

know you need help!

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Strategies for STEP 3Assume Personal Responsibility

1. Don’t assume someone else will do something. Take it upon yourself to STEP UP!

2. Publicly state your intention to help. You can decide later if intervention is unnecessary.

3. Enlist others to STEP UP!

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Strategies for STEP 4 Have the Skills to Help

1. Learn skills/strategies to STEP UP, depending on the situation.

2. Practice the skills when possible - Be prepared.

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Take his/her keys away, drive the person homeRemove the person

from situationAdminister CPR

Talk to person directly about the problem

Call 9-1-1 Seek assistance from

a professional Distract the people

involvedEnlist others

Speak to a coach, trainer, administrator or other professional Learn more

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Reasons Why People Don’t Help

• Step 5: Implement the Help: STEP UP!

- Sometimes people STILL don’t help. Why?

Costs/Rewards• Perhaps it is dangerous or they perceive more costs than benefits for helping. • *Remember, there are also costs for not helping.

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Strategies for STEP 5Implement the Help

1. If it is safe and you are willing to help, implement the most appropriate skills and strategies for the situation…and STEP UP!

2. Be the first! Sometimes the actions of one can give strength and permission to others.

3. Create shared and agreed upon standards of behavior and expectations within your team.

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How accurate do you think you are at judging how others are

feeling?

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B. Above averageC. AverageD. Below averageE. I suck at it!

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Perspective Taking:What do you see?

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“Courage is the first of human qualities because it

is the quality which guarantees all others.”

Winston Churchill

STEP UP!