in trouble or sense that something is wrong, don’t order. An individual who violates the terms of the ignore it; you can help by getting involved. Check in restraining order can face criminal charges. and ask, “Hey, do you know this person?” Or, “Are you OK?” Or, “Can I call a friend to walk you home?” • When you go out, consider going out as part of a group. People tend to step in and intervene in situations when they have friends who will back them up. • It can feel awkward to step in and say something if you notice harmful behavior, but often all it takes is a brief introduction. Let the potential perpetrator know that their actions are noticeable with a simple, “Hey, aren’t you in my Psychology class?” • If you’re a bystander and see someone behaving in a way that seems suspicious, be direct and step in and do something about it, such as distracting their attention away from a potential victim. If you don’t feel comfortable or safe confronting them, call 911. • Confront people who attempt to seclude, hit on, try to make out with, fondle or have sex with people who are incapacitated. • Believe someone who discloses sexual assault, abusive behavior, or experience with stalking. • Refer people to on or off campus resources listed in this document for support in health, counseling, or with legal assistance • You can intervene even after an assault. Learn what options sexual assault survivors have available to them on this campus and be supportive of their choices. Feeling Safe After an Assault • If you have experienced sexual assault, there are steps you can take to feel safer. • Make use of on-campus resources. Kutztown University provides a host of services to students for free, including security escorts, a health center, psychological services, and sexual assault services. • Request a schedule or housing change. If you have classes with the perpetrator or live in the same building, you can request a change from Housing and Residence Life. Federal laws, such as the Campus SaVE Act, require KU to honor these requests. • Access off-campus support services. If you are concerned about anonymity, you can seek out resources located off campus in the community, like a local sexual assault service provider or domestic violence shelter. Contact information is listed earlier in this section. • Seek a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order. A PFA, sometimes also referred to as a restraining order, is a legal document that bars an individual from certain types of contact with the person who is awarded the 52 • Create a safety plan. If you are concerned for your ongoing safety, it can be worthwhile to create a safety plan. Safety planning is about finding ways to be safe in the present while planning for your future safety as well.
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