Prevention Programming

Step Up! is a prosocial behavior and bystander intervention program that educates students to be proactive in helping others.

The goals of Step Up! are to:

• Raise awareness of helping behaviors
• Increase motivation to help
• Develop skills and confidence when responding to problems or concerns
• Ensure the safety and well-being of self and others

The 101 level of sexual violence & how to be a positive change in a society that normalizes violence. We go over national statistics, what’s going on at York College, and any nuances depending on who we’re talking to. We’ll look at how rape culture is so pervasive in the media and how we can make small changes with a big impact to change those statistics to statistics of hope!

An interactive scenario-based training that allows students to experience another perspective & make choices in realistic violence based situations. Scenarios include sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking situations with real life applications to resources and bystander intervention tips.

A powerful video & facilitated discussion that’s a great tool to educate on the importance of healthy relationships, awareness of disturbing signs, & inspiration to act when needed. One Love Foundation focuses on ending relationship violence specifically on college campuses and has a variety of resources available at joinonelove.org. 

The next step in sexual violence training, take a deeper look at the main issues and strategies for prevention. Use from the following module options and go beyond the statistics and definitions to look at the root of violence and explore how the active bystander approach can really empower a person to make an impact in their sphere of influence. T-shirt provided for participants who complete the training!

Build your own training with one or a combo of the following:

How to Support a Survivor:
-Respond to individuals in crisis
-Show support & care to survivors on their path to healing
-Use resources available both on/off campus

Alcohol & Sexual Assault:
-Alcohol can affect a person’s ability & awareness
-Alcohol can increase the likelihood of assault
-Positive choices can alter consequences and prevent violence

Gotta Get Consent:
- To learn what consent is and how to give or ask for it
- To create boundaries & awareness of personal space
- To identify harmful myths & misconceptions about consent within our society

Violence & Technology:
- Awareness & safety when using technology
-Red flags/potentially violent situations in online media
-Definitions of stalking, control & power

Men Preventing Violence:
-How rape culture portrays men
-Strategies men can use to combat this negative perspective & end violence in their spheres of influence
-Male victimization & resources available to help this underreported issue

Sexual Violence in the Black Community:
-Statistics and facts about higher victimization rates
-How systems of oppression and racism affect sexual violence
-Resources that are available on and off campus

Sexual Violence & the LGBTQ Community:
-Statistics and facts about higher victimization rates
-How systems of oppression against gender identity affect sexual violence
-Resources that are available on and off campus