bystander intervention

Stop Minimizing Sexual Assault

Mahima Menghani • February 18, 2018

"Combatting the status-quo requires that we do not discredit the harm that women endure, but rather empower them by recognizing the context of the story and leaving open the choice of coming forward, without pressure to make any decisions."

Increased Reporting of Sexual Assault Continued in 2016

Katherine Murphy • October 11, 2017

BC's peer schools also generally reported more sexual assaults for 2016.

LTE: A Response to “Rethinking Our View of Sexual Assault”

Letters • October 3, 2017

"We at Bystander Intervention, the Women’s Center, and across campus are here to support and uplift survivors, because not one of us should be fully defined by the things that have happened to us."

Taking a Stand: Graduate Assistant Erin Doolin Runs BC’s Bystander Program

Meghan Dougherty • April 2, 2017

Erin Doolin developed a passion for social justice while working at an LGBT center in Los Angeles.

Student Leaders, Athletes Participate in Bystander Intervention Program

Heidi Dong • April 27, 2016

The Women's Center partnered with BC Athletics this year to expand its Bystander Intervention program to include student leaders and athletes.

Athlete and Leader Bystander Program is Good Expansion

The Heights Editorial Board • April 27, 2016

"The Bystander Intervention Program should continue to involve student-athletes and leaders while also finding new ways of reaching as many students as possible."