What Type of Bystander Are You?

You are on Facebook and see some of your teammates’ posts about upcoming “initiation” for this year’s freshmen, as well as pictures from last year. You know it’s actually hazing and you’re not comfortable with what they are planning. It seems that they push the limit a little more every year but they justify it by saying it’s what makes the team close and that it’s “tradition.” You want to say something but feel intimidated and don’t want them to think less of you. What do you do?

You are at a party. During the past hour you notice your friend Sam has been talking to Rory. They seem to be having a good time but it is clear that Rory has had too much to drink. At one point Sam walks by you and you hear him say he is just going to get Sam “one more” and “that should be enough.” A few minutes later you see him put his arm around Sam and start to lead them upstairs. You are concerned that Sam is too drunk to give to consent and this could lead to a sexual assault. Which one of these would you be most likely to do?

You notice your friend is getting way too drunk. They are slurring their words and look like they are about to pass out. Everyone is playing King’s Cup and you see them get the King and are about to chug their whole drink. At this point you are worried about them, and think if they drink more they could be at risk for alcohol poisoning. What do you do?

Your friends just hot boxed their car. You can tell your friend is really high and the whole car smells like weed. Your friend suggests driving to Taco Bell to get some food. You are worried about them driving right now, what would you be most likely to do?

You and a friend live on the same wing in the dorms. You walk by their room and hear them crying. In the past, that have shared with you that their boyfriend/girlfriend yells at them, humiliates them, and always wants to know where they are and who they are with. It appears they have some fresh bruises around their eye and arms. What do you do?