San Jose City College & Evergreen Valley College encourages all members of our community to be Active Bystanders against sexual violence. Please remember to ensure your own safety at all times.
- Notice the Situation.
- Interpret it as a problem
- Feel empowered to act
- Know what to do
- Intervene safely
- Tell another person
- Ask a person you are worried about if they are okay
- Distract or redirect individuals in unsafe situations
- Ask the person if they want to leave
- Call campus police or 911
- Have a plan.
- Watch out for others you know.
- Talk to your friends before going out.
- Go out with as a group and come home as a group.
- Never leave your friends behind in potentially risk situations.
- Walk together in groups or make sure others have safe rides.
- Diffuse situations that look dangerous/ risky.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Be aware of the amount of alcohol you are consuming and its effects.