RED FLAGS: Don't ignore the warning
signs!
Bystanders should look for warning signs that consent to sexual acts that may
be given by an individual is not effective. These warning signs include:
- Incapacitation due to excessive use of alcohol or drugs
- (slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, staggered walking, vomiting, etc.)
- Being asleep or unconsciousness
- Having an intellectual or other disability
- Intimidation
- Coercion
- Physical force
- Threats of physical force
- Any other factor(s) that would eliminate or impair an individual's ability
to exercise his or her own free will to give their consent.
Examples of other situations that a bystander could intervene include:
bullying behavior; inappropriate or sexually offensive comments; unwelcome
physical touching; threats of physical violence against others; and threats of
suicide.
What do you do when there are RED FLAGS?
First, bystanders should determine if it is safe to assist. If
bystanders feel that is is not safe to assist the individual in a potentially
dangerous or harmful situation, the bystanders should call for help as soon
as possible. If the situation is an emergency, please call 911 or the local
or Campus Police immediately.
Then, incidents fo sexual violence, sexual harassment, dating/domestic
violence, or stalking should be reported to the Title IX Office as soon as
possible. Delays in reporting can greatly limit the University's ability to
stop the activity and take effective action. If you are unsure whether the
incident falls within one of the previously mentioned categories, it is best to
report it so the Title IX Office can determine the appropriate department to
look in the concerns.