Bystander Intervention
Bystander Intervention
Bystander Intervention
Speak up! Take action to stop behavior that may be dangerous!
Everyone is a bystander—students, faculty, staff, friends, family, etc. You are a
bystander if you observe sexual harassment/sexual violence.
What should a bystander do?
- Take action. Offer help.
Before you go out, plan to stop the behavior:
- It’s On Us website: http://itsonus.org/
Intervene to stop the behavior as it is occurring:
- Note how much alcohol or drugs they may have consumed.
- Ask the victim if they are okay.
- Get the victim out of the situation—offer a safe ride home; tell them someone is looking for them.
- Don’t leave without making sure they are in a safe place.
Not comfortable intervening? Don’t walk away. Call, text, or ask someone you trust to help!
Campus Contacts
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Elko:
- Arysta Sweat, Director of Accessibility Services/Title IX Coordinator 775-327-2336
- James Kendall, Housing Coordinator 775-327-2395
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Ely:
- Shemayne Pitts, Director, 775-327-5309
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Pahrump:
- Christopher Salute, Director, 775-327-2036
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Winnemucca:
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Jana Nettleton, Director, 775-327-5873
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