5 Steps to Bystander Intervention
1. Notice the Event
If something doesn't seem right, take a moment to think about the situation.
2. Interpret the Situation as a Problem or Emergency
If you think something may be wrong, go ahead and think about the situation as a problem or emergency.
3. Assume Responsibility
Don't assume someone else will do something. Others are likely making the same assumption which will result in nobody doing anything!
4. Know How to Help
It may be that you need to step in or you may need to call for help. Know what resources are available to you and your fellow peers and colleagues.
Campus Resources:
| USI Counseling Center | 812-464-1867 |
| Dean of Students Office | 812-464-1892 |
| Disability Resources | 812-464-1961 |
| USI Public Safety | 812-462-7777 |
| University Health Center | 812-465-1250 |
| Veteran Support Services | 812-464-1857 |
5. Implement the Help
Take action. Step into the situation only if you can do so dafely. Call for help if you think someone else needs to intervene.
*In any emergency you can call USI Public Safety at 812-492-7777.
Practicing Civility
On the most basic level civility is the act of being civil to all members of the human race, regardless of any personal definable characteristics. For one to be civil, it takes a conscious effort to be aware of differences and show respect in all interactions with others. Whether it is your roommates, a professor, classmates, or a University staff member, it is expected that you always communicate in a civil manner. Practicing civility requires thoughtful behavior and continuous refinement of our perceptions of what matters to us and to others. Such expectations are described in the USI Creed.
| Civility | vs. | Incivility |
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