Red Dot
What is a red dot?
Represents an act of interpersonal violence (dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, etc.)
What is a green dot?
Represents the act of identifying a problem and committing an act to help combat the Red Dot
What are some personal obstacles to action?
Unsure of situation
Shy, fearful
Embarrassment
A red dot is a choice someone makes to use their ____ or ____ to hurt someone else
words, actions
A choice someone makes to use their words or actions to make it ___ likely that a red dot will occur
Less
What are some relationship obstacles to action?
Do not want to upset friends
Do not want to be seen as “uncool”
Peer pressure to keep quiet
What are some examples of red dots?
Intimidating words, physical violence, harassment, controlling behaviors, unwanted touch, etc.
What are examples of green dots?
Pulling a friend out of a high risk situation, giving a speech about prevention, attending an awareness event, engaging in a conversation about the issue, taking action when it may be needed!, etc.
What are some general obstacles to action?
Thinking someone else may step in for you
Fear of escalating the scene
Afraid of approaching the “wrong” way
Who do red dots affect?
Impacts members of our community of all sexes, genders, races, backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, etc.
Who has the ability to be a green dot?
Everyone!
What are the 3D intervention techniques?
Direct, Distract, Delegate