{"id":285,"date":"2019-08-28T21:44:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T21:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/?page_id=285"},"modified":"2019-08-28T21:44:42","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T21:44:42","slug":"your-role-in-preventing-sexual-assault","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/ru\/your-role-in-preventing-sexual-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Role in Preventing Sexual Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"

The only person responsible for committing sexual assault is a \nperpetrator, but all of us have the ability to look out for each other\u2019s\n safety. Whether it\u2019s giving someone a safe ride home from a party or \ndirectly confronting a person who is engaging in threatening behavior, \nanyone can help prevent sexual violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a bystander?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A bystander is a person who is present when an event takes place but \nisn\u2019t directly involved. Bystanders might be present when sexual assault\n or abuse occurs\u2014or they could witness the circumstances that lead up to\n these crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average there are over 293,000 victims (age 12 or older) of rape \nand sexual assault each year in the U.S. The majority of these crimes \nare committed by someone the victim knows. Given these circumstances, \nit\u2019s important to recognize the role bystanders can play in preventing \ncrimes like sexual assault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can I do to prevent sexual assault?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have heard the term \u201cbystander intervention\u201d to describe a situation where someone who isn\u2019t directly involved steps in to change the outcome. Stepping in may give the person you\u2019re concerned about a chance to get to a safe place or leave the situation. You don\u2019t have to be a hero or even stand out from the crowd to make a big difference in someone\u2019s life. Take steps to protect someone<\/a> who may be at risk in a way that fits your comfort level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re taking home a friend who has had too much to drink, \nexplaining that a rape joke isn\u2019t funny, or getting security involved \nwhen someone is behaving aggressively, choosing to step in can affect \nthe way those around you think about and respond to sexual violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why don\u2019t people help more often?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not always easy to step in, even if you know it\u2019s the right \nthing to do. Some common reasons bystanders remain on the sidelines \ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • \u201cI don\u2019t know what to do or what to say.\u201d<\/li>
  • \u201cI don\u2019t want to cause a scene.\u201d<\/li>
  • \u201cIt\u2019s not my business.\u201d<\/li>
  • \u201cI don\u2019t want my friend to be mad at me.\u201d<\/li>
  • \u201cI\u2019m sure someone else will step in.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s okay to have these thoughts, but it\u2019s important to realize \nthat your actions can have a big impact. In many situations, bystanders \nhave the opportunity to prevent crimes like sexual assault from \nhappening in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your actions matter <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Whether or not you were able to change the outcome of the situation, by stepping in you are helping change the way people think about their roles in preventing sexual violence. If you suspect that someone you know has been sexually assaulted, there are steps you can take to support that person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Original source link: https:\/\/www.rainn.org\/articles\/your-role-preventing-sexual-assault<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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