Intervention Strategies for Sensitive Situations in Group Settings
Learn about practical intervention techniques in sensitive scenarios within group dynamics. Explore the importance of creating a safe space, setting ground rules, and recognizing when to intervene. Discover how to address challenging behaviors and promote respectful communication within a group environment. Gain insights into bystander techniques and effective ways to handle delicate situations like unconsciousness and inappropriate behavior.
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Session Six Practical Intervention Part One
This is not okay, you need to stop this now. I want to intervene
Two kinds of learning Experiential (practical) Didactic
Stages Safe space Scripted roleplay Improvising
We will be learning and working together as a group in this programme Some of the material we will be discussing will be sensitive and some of us will have had personal experience of the things we discuss We will all be be respectful of personal emotions as we learn Some ground rules Confidentiality Appropriate language Attendance Communicating with the facilitator Please be aware that we will be talking about sensitive issues and issues that might have affected you or people you care about. If you feel uncomfortable or upset it is fine to leave the space. Facilitators will understand and are trained to help you.
Unconscious on the sofa A group of 8 male students have been out drinking. They return to their shared house with friends and continue drinking. One of the men passes out unconscious, lying face down on the sofa. One of the party encourages the group to pull down his trousers and underwear. A marker pen is produced, intending to draw a face on the man s buttocks. It will be suggested that a straw should be used for a nose of the face, and the straw should be inserted into the unconscious man s anus and photographs/a video taken. These can then be published online for a laugh.
Intervention points A group of 8 male students have been out drinking. They return to their shared house with friends and continue drinking. One of the men passes out unconscious, lying face down on the sofa. One of the party encourages the group to pull down his trousers and underwear. A marker pen is produced, intending to draw a face on the man s buttocks. It will be suggested that a straw should be used for a nose of the face, and the straw should be inserted into the unconscious man s anus and photographs / a video taken. These can then be published online for a laugh.
Bystander Techniques Decide to Intervene During the incident Indirect Direct (to the bystander) (to the offender) OR After the incident Confrontation: Assess norm Set limits or express feelings Engage allies & bystanders Change the focus: Make a plan Non-participation Change the subject Develop a support for next step Interrupt / distract Offer support to the victim Change the person/shift attitudes Adapted from Berkowitz, A. (2013). A Grassroots Guide to Fostering Healthy Norms to Reduce Violence in our Communities: Social Norms Toolkit. USA: CDC. Online at http://www.alanberkowitz.com/Social_Norms_Violence_Prevention_Toolkit.pdf
