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How to Intervene in cases of domestic violence
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5
Steps to Intervening
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The Five Steps to Intervening
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STEP 1: NOTICE AN EVENT IS HAPPENING
Actions or patterns of behavior that might signal someone is perpetrating domestic violence.
Someone who seeks to exert power and control through:
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STEP 2: PROBLEM DEMANDS ACTION
You decide to act
If
I don’t act, could the situation get worse
?
IF YES, continue to step 4!
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STEP 3: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTING
If it was my friend or family member, would I want someone to act?
IF YES,
continue to step 4!
What barriers might make
someone hesitant to act if they witness domestic violence?
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Trust your gut
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SAFETY
FIRST
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We all have a role in ending domestic violence
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Can I
safely
intervene?
Direct
Distract
Delegate
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STEP FIVE: RESPOND TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Take action!
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After you take action
GOOD JOB!
Respect Choices
Empower survivors
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After you take action
Leaving
is a process that takes careful planning. People often times don't leave overnight so
be
patient with them
.
There are many barriers. Link them with trained DV counselors/services in the area who can help eliminate those barriers
.
–
M. (domestic violence & sexual assault survivor, age
39)
)
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As you watch the following video, think about:
Behaviors that might signal an abusive relationship
Potential barriers to responding
Bystander Intervention Video
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View the video in
youtube: http://youtu.be/zZRYnSS-yxU
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STEP 1: NOTICE AN EVENT IS HAPPENING
What behaviors or actions did you observe that signal an abusive relationship?
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STEP 1: NOTICE AN EVENT IS HAPPENING
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STEP 2: RECOGNIZE A PROBLEM REQUIRES ACTION
Could the situation worsen if nobody acted?
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STEP 3: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTING
The colleague decided to act
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how would you respond?
STEP 4: DECIDE HOW TO RESPOND
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Practice Intervening
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How would you respond?
Pair off into
groups of three:
One person will act out (non-violently!) the part of the abuser
One person will
act out
the part of the victim
One person will
act out the part of colleague intervening
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Practice the skills
DIRECTIONS
:
Re-enact the restaurant scene (feel free to ad lib – be creative!)
Choose a response technique: direct, distract, delegate
Switch roles and repeat, this time choosing a different response technique.
Discuss in small groups:
What was hardest about responding? Easiest?
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Bystander Response Videos
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View in youtube: http://youtu.be/LNpd-lFq_WM
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Click to View videoSlide27
STEP FIVE: RESPOND TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Direct
He said he has to finish his work – why don’t you wait outside?
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Directly Intervene
No More Silence
Direct
Cons:
Pros:
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View on Youtube: http://youtu.be/fvN37-N8zVs
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Click to View VideoSlide30
STEP FIVE: RESPOND TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Distract
Here’s the money I borrowed
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Distract
Cons:
Pros:
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Option 3: Delegate
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STEP FIVE: RESPOND TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Security, can you help?
Delegate
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Delegate
Cons:
Pros:
Safety First
None!
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Video Discussion
How did your own responses differ from the video examples?
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I AM ONLY ONE, BUT
I AM ONE
. I CANNOT DO EVERYTHING, BUT
I CAN DO SOMETHING
. AND I WILL NOT LET WHAT I CANNOT DO INTERFERE WITH WHAT
I CAN
DO.
- EDWARD EVERETT HALE
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Do you have any questions that we didn’t answer today?
Thank you for completing an evaluation before you go
Final Thoughts/Questions
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Domestic Violence Resources
Resources in your state:
To
find the nearest domestic violence agency in your state, go to: www.ncadv.org/resources/StateCoalitionList.php
The
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
www.thehotline.org
Assistance is available 24/7
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