C: I am afraid of what could happen if I don’t reach out, I think I will.
A: I called my friend and asked him how he was. He said he was having a rough time. I invited him to lunch and told him about CAPS.
Step 3: Act
Mavericks Take Action
While we all have differing comfort levels as it relates to intervention, it is helpful to note that intervention strategies can look very differently. No matter what way individuals choose to take action, they are still choosing to intervene. We want people to asses for safety and choose a form of action that best works for the circumstance.
Things to consider before taking Action
Examples of Choosing:
C: I care about her and she shouldn’t have to do any she doesn’t want to do, I will do something about this.
A: I let her know she can come with me instead.
C: This is wrong and I need to do something about this. I have to say or do something.
A: I joined the conversation, and said “hey that’s not cool”.
C: I’ll feel better knowing I did something.
A: I asked her how she felt and let her know that what happened was not okay. I offered to go with her to RVSP.
C: I would want someone to help me if I was in that situation.
A: I offered water and started a conversation.
C: I care about my friends and I don’t want them to get in trouble.
A: I feel like this is getting out of control, I don’t want my friends to get hurt, so I made an anonymous phone call to the police.
Please Note:
In cases where immediate or urgent response is necessary, call the UTA Police Department at 817-272-3003.
Otherwise, it is important that we know our campus resources in order to better know how to take action. These resources can be provided to others as an intervention, or can help you determine what steps to take next.