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Who is going to howl & Protect Our Pack?

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2 I believe something should be done to intervene in problematic or potentially harmful situations. A. Strongly Agree B.Agree C.Neutral D.Disagree E.Strongly Disagree

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3 I believe it is my responsibility to intervene in a problematic or potentially harmful situation. A.Strongly Agree B.Agree C.Neutral D.Disagree E.Strongly Disagree

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4 I have witnessed a situation, at least once, where someones health and safety were in danger. A.Drinking too much B.Hazing C.Being taken advantage of sexually D.Discrimination E.Never

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5 I know of a problematic or harmful situation that could have been avoided if someone had intervened. A.Strongly Agree B.Agree C.Neutral D.Disagree E.Strongly Disagree http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSsPfbup0ac

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6 The Bystander Effect Phenomenon in which someone is less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when others are present than when he or she is alone.

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7 Conformity

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No Zebra Mentality...

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10 Conformity: 2 Types Normative influence We conform to the groups rules in order to fit in, be accepted, be liked, or avoid dislike.

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11 Conformity: 2 Types Informational influence When a situation is ambiguous we will use other peoples behavior as information for how to act. We thus conform to the group in order to be accurate. However, other peoples behavior may not be the right behavior.

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12 Pluralistic Ignorance Phenomenon whereby bystanders assume that nothing is wrong because no one else looks concerned. When all bystanders assume that no one else is upset or concerned, then all assume it is not a problem, and NOBODY HELPS!

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Pluralistic Ignorance... So Nobody seems to care or notice!

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14 I have experienced pluralistic ignorance in a social setting. 1.Yes 2.No

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15 There have been times when I have given in to group pressure and wish I hadnt. A.Yes B.No

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16 Reasons We Didnt Intervene Assumed it wasnt a problem It was none of my business Assumed someone else would do something Believed others werent bothered Didnt know when/how to intervene Felt my safety would be at risk

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17 Reasons We Did Intervene It was the right thing to do We should look out for each other I would want someone to help me in that situation Someone needed help So the situation wouldnt escalate To preserve the reputation of my friends, organization, team, etc.

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18 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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American University video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=491e8Ok u0Jw&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

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Remember the simple strategies: Direct Dictate Distract

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UWG Cares Here you can safely, anonymously (if you choose) to hand off your concern to highly trained professionals! http://www.westga.edu/UWGCares/

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22 Other areas in which you can HOWL to Protect the Pack! Depression or Suicide Sexual violence Interpersonal violence Stalking Alcohol Abuse Drug Abuse Disordered Eating/Body Image Issues Gambling Illegal behaviors Others?

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23 I believe something should be done to intervene in problematic situations. A. Strongly Agree B.Agree C.Neutral D.Disagree E.Strongly Disagree

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24 I believe it is my responsibility to intervene in a problematic situation. A.Strongly Agree B.Agree C.Neutral D.Disagree E.Strongly Disagree 1010

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If we dont stand for something, we will fall for anything. Irene Dunne

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Will you be the one to howl & Protect Our Pack?