WatchDawgs - Bystander Intervention

What is a WatchDawg?

  • Looks out for fellow friends and dawgs
  • Recognizes and prevents potentially risky situations
  • Finds realistic ways to intervene

How can you become an active WatchDawg?

  • Attend the FREE WatchDawg Program
  • Learn the skills and receive a WatchDawgs t-shirt
  • Bring your friends

You never know when the next person who needs help will be you!

Tips to be a WatchDawg

  • Watch out for your friends and fellow Dawgs! If you see someone who looks like they need help, step up and do something!
  • Have a safety plan in place and use the buddy system with friends.
  • Confront friends who make excuses for inappropriate behavior. Even small things such as comments, jokes, media, or music lyrics promote a culture of violence and disrespect. Sometimes all it takes is a look!
  • Know the signs of alcohol poisoning.


University of Georgia, Protect Our House

Request a WatchDawgs Program
Tales of a UGA WatchDawg
Campus Resources
The Bystander Effect
WatchDawgs Home

Would you know what to do? Become a WatchDawg and learn the skills to help!


“I was walking home with friends from downtown and saw someone passed out. I considered helping but realized I had no idea what to do.” - K.T., 1st year


“We were at the house and heard two people yelling next door. We didn’t know if we should go knock on the door or call the cops.” - R.R., 3rd year