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[Jonathan Yglesias <>]

Thanks for sharing these! I'm always interested to see what types of bystander engagement examples folks use in their work.

Just wanted to add something to the "snackman" clip - the original recording (which can also be found on youtube) illustrates three different (and effective) modes of bystander intervention. First, there is the man who pulled out his phone to record the scene. He announces to the follower that he's recording and that this will go to police if anything happens or if he doesn't stop following this woman. The second example comes from the woman who confronts the man head-on stating that he "needs to get off at the next stop" and that he "WILL leave her alone". The third example comes from "snackman" himself who physically inserts himself between the two people while continuing to snack on his chips, seemingly unaware that there is any sort of high-stress situation that he's walked into/diffused. 

While the news-reel clip is entertaining and enough of an edgy conversation starter alone, it might be helpful for audiences to see/hear what the spectrum of bystander intervention can look like and discuss how each of these tactics are vastly different and yet effective in unique ways. This also might help folks understand where they fit along the spectrum of active bystander behavior and can possibly lead to discussions around personal comfort-level with regards to modes of intervention - my guess is that processing such a conversation gives people the opportunity to understand what type of bystander behavior they feel compelled to exhibit (empowering them to act) and what their personal limitations may be (i.e. "I feel comfortable accidentally spilling a drink but I don't feel comfortable confronting an aggressor in an intentional, direct way"). 

Anyways, just thought that this might be a useful addition to the snackman clip. Thanks again for sending these along! 

Jonathan

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Jonathan Yglesias, MS
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Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance
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On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 6:41 PM, Shari Pergricht <> wrote:

I have used the following clips in Bystander Intervention presentations.  The “Snack Man” clip just shows an example of thinking and acting outside of the box.  We then discuss the pros and cons of taking this kind of risk.

The clip from “What Would You Do” always gets a great conversation going – I will start and stop the clip and ask students what they would do at various points in the scenario.  We also analyze the reactions of the various bystanders in the bar.

 

Hope these help or at least give you some ideas!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJeSJhb3Hc4

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfGVjSX6Ook

 

Shari Pergricht, Counselor, Professor

Harper College
Student Development I 117
1200 W.Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, Illinois 60067

(847) 925-6393

 

 

From: Otterson, Lynn [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 3:04 PM
To: 'O'Herlihy, Eilis'; ''
Subject: RE: question

 

I would love to know of any such scenes! Thanks. Lynn Otterson

 

From: O'Herlihy, Eilis
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 2:55 PM
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Subject: question

 

Hello everyone,

We are working on a multi-media piece we use as a part of orientation. I was wondering if anyone knows of any examples of bystander intervention scenes in popular/current films?

 

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