Safe Host Resources
Throwing safe parties on campus is not just about having a good time; it's about creating a party atmosphere where everyone feels respected and comfortable. By preparing your party with safe practices and setting clear house rules, these parties become places where everyone can relax and enjoy themselves and trust that everyone is doing their part to look out for the other people in the room. It's all about promoting a culture of respect and consent, which not only makes parties more fun but also helps prevent incidents of gender-violence from happening.
Here are some things to be mindful of when hosting a party before, during, and after a party!
Creating house rules for a safe party involves careful consideration of various factors! We want to establish clear guidelines regarding alcohol consumption, floor plan layout, noise levels, safety measures, and more. We want to foster a respectful and inclusive environment where all guests feel comfortable and safe.
Here's a worksheet to help you identify your Safe Party Rules:
- Clear Communication: Use clear and concise language when stating event rules to ensure everyone understands expectations.
- Pre-event Announcements: Send out invitations or announcements with the rules included beforehand, so guests are informed before arriving.
- Post Signs: Place visible signs at the entrance or around the party space outlining important rules such as alcohol policies, emergency contacts, and behavior expectations.
- Verbal Reminders: Personally greet guests as they arrive and remind them verbally about key rules and safety guidelines.
- Designated Hosts: Assign responsible hosts or organizers who can answer questions and enforce rules throughout the event.
- Digital Channels: Utilize social media platforms or event apps to communicate rules and updates. This makes sure everyone has access to the information.
- Interactive Approach: Directly engage people in discussions about the rules during as people arrive, allowing for questions and clarifications.
Key Points
- Recognize: Identify situations where intervention is needed.
- Respond: Take safe effective action to intervene.
- Refer: Direct intervention to appropriate resources for further support.
3 D's of Bystander Intervention
- Direct - Step in and address the situation directly.
- “Hey, that joke wasn’t funny.”
- Distract - Create a distraction to interrupt the situation
- “Hey I need your opinion on this over here, come check it out”
- Delegate - Seek help from others such as friends, other bystanders, or authorities.
- “Can you come over here? I think someone may need help.”
Safe Party Goer Resources
Promoting safe partygoer strategies isn't just about personal safety; it's about building a community that actively works to prevent gender violence. When partygoers adopt strategies for staying safe, like looking out for each other, respecting boundaries, setting party intentions, and intervening if something feels off, it helps set a positive tone for the whole event. By encouraging these behaviors, parties become spaces where mutual respect and consent are the norm. This plays a crucial part in preventing gender violence by fostering a culture where harmful behaviors are less likely to occur and where people feel empowered to speak up or leave if something doesn't feel right.
Here are some things to be mindful of as a Party Goer before, during, and after a party!
Check out this worksheet with questions to help you identify your Party Intentions!
- Personal Reminder: Set a reminder on your phone or watch before attending the party to review your party intention plan.
- Share Intentions: Communicate your intentions with a close friend or group attending the party to help reinforce your goals.
- Visual Cue: Write down your party intentions on a note or use a reminder app on your phone to keep them visible throughout the event.
- Pre-party Preparation: Prepare physically and mentally for the event by hydrating, eating a meal, and getting enough rest beforehand to support your intentions.
- Decision Making Support: Identify potential challenges that may compromise your intentions and plan ahead for how you will handle these situations.
- Check-in Breaks: Take short breaks during the party to reflect on whether you are meeting your intentions and adjust if necessary.
- Support Network: Surround yourself with friends who support your intentions and can help remind you of them if you start to stray.
- Mindful Drinking: If alcohol is involved, pace yourself, alternate drinks with water, and be mindful of your limits to stay within your intended boundaries.
- Bystander Intervention: Be prepared to intervene or seek help if you witness behavior that goes against your intentions or makes you uncomfortable.
Key Points
- Recognize: Identify situations where intervention is needed.
- Respond: Take safe effective action to intervene.
- Refer: Direct intervention to appropriate resources for further support.
3 D's of Bystander Intervention
- Direct - Step in and address the situation directly.
- “Hey, that joke wasn’t funny.”
- Distract - Create a distraction to interrupt the situation
- “Hey I need your opinion on this over here, come check it out”
- Delegate - Seek help from others such as friends, other bystanders, or authorities.
- “Can you come over here? I think someone may need help.”