Violence Prevention
How Can We Prevent Sexual Harassment and Violence from Happening?
There are many things you can do.
What can I do as an upstander?
In 1964, Kitty Genovese was raped and murdered while 38 men and women stood by and did nothing to help. Often bystanders or witnesses to sexual violence and harassment feel scared, alone and afraid to say or do anything.
Source: NSVRC Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Violence Prevention
YOU have the ability to begin changing cultural norms and acceptance of sexual harassment and violence.
YOU have the ability influence others around you to feel responsible and competent in intervening.
YOU have the ability to be a role model for helping others.
- Notice the Event
- Interpret it as a Problem
- Take Responsibility for Acting
- Decide How to Act
- Choose to Act
Reduce your risk
While victim-blaming is never appropriate and Metropolitan Community College fully recognizes that only those who commit sexual misconduct are responsible for their actions, MCC provides the following suggestions to help individuals reduce their risk of being victimized and their risk of committing acts of sexual misconduct.