STAND UP WORKSHOPS
The STAND Up workshop is designed to assist individuals in learning positive and helpful ways to have conversations with those who have been involved in a traumatic event related to power-based personal violence. The workshop provides information about sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking; social perspectives on how we understand and respond to trauma; the impacts of trauma on the brain and body; active listening techniques; tools for mandated reporters; and campus and community resources. Participants of this workshop will help us all STAND Up for those who are impacted by these public health and social justice issues.
Health Promotion, in connection with the Step In Stand Up Campaign, offers free STAND Up Overviews and Workshops to students each semester. We will be offering one virtual overview and one in-person workshop during the Fall 2023 semester that are open to any Texas A&M student who registers ahead of time.
| Format | Date | Location | Time |
| STAND Up Virtual Overview | Monday, October 30 | Zoom | 7:00-8:00pm |
| STAND Up Workshop | Sunday, November 5 | SSB 308 | 1:00-4:30pm |
Student organizations can also request STAND Up Overviews and Workshops for their members as a part of growing their leadership identities and strengths. We are currently offering in-person and virtual instructional options for the one-hour STAND Up Overview and the 3.5-hour STAND Up Workshop. These can be requested by using the "Request a STAND Up Overview" or "Request a STAND Up Workshop" tabs at the bottom of this page. We will bring the content to you as a Zoom meeting or to a classroom or meeting space on the Texas A&M campus that you have reserved.
STAND Up is proud to be recognized as a Signature Program of the Maroon & White Leadership Fellows Fellows/Society. Attending a full STAND Up workshop counts as one of the six required leadership reflections for students who are participating in this program.
Step In Stand Up Mini Sessions: Virtual Overviews
Health Promotion is hosting the next virtual Step In Stand Up Mini Session in summer 2023. The Mini Session provides basic knowledge and skill on how to step in to stop acts of power-based personal violence with a Green Dot Bystander Intervention virtual overview, and how to stand up to support survivors through a STAND Up Trauma-Informed Care virtual overview.
- Note: The Mini Sessions are intended to only provide foundational knowledge and skill, especially for those who have busier schedules, would like information earlier than when the full Workshop is offered, or have attended a full Workshop and would like a refresher on the information. If you are looking to become a trained ally in either Green Dot or STAND Up, please attend one of our Step In Stand Up Workshops (see information below) or request a Green Dot Training or STAND Up Training for your department.
- If this date does not work for you, consider requesting a Green Dot or STAND Up Overview for your department or group. We can bring the content to you, either virtually or in-person!
Any Texas A&M faculty or staff member, including graduate & professional students who serve in an advisory capacity, may register to attend using the form at the bottom of this page. Participants may choose to attend only the Green Dot virtual overview, only the STAND Up virtual overview, or both.
Fall 2023 Step In Stand Up Mini Session:
| Date | Location | Green Dot Virtual Overview | STAND Up Virtual Overview |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | Zoom | 9:00-10:30am | 11:00am-12:00pm |
Step In Stand Up Workshop
In-person Step In Stand Up Workshops for faculty, staff, and graduate/professional students are hosted every August, December, and May. The Step In Stand Up Workshop is a free professional development opportunity that includes the full, 3.5-hour Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training and the full, 3.5-hour STAND Up Trauma-Informed Care Training. Participants who attend one or both of these trainings become designated as trained allies who are prepared to have conversations about the prevention of and response to power-based personal violence. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and promotional items are provided to registered participants.
Spring 2024 Step In Stand Up Workshop:
| Date | Location | Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training | STAND Up Trauma-Informed Care Training |
| Tuesday, January 9 | Student Services Building (SSB) 308 | 8:30am-12:00pm | 1:00pm-4:30pm |
Register for a Step In Stand Up Mini Session and/or Workshop using the form below. Following registration, we will send you a confirmation email with more information about the event.
Becoming a STAND Up Facilitator
Every two years, Health Promotion hosts a STAND Up Facilitator Training on the Texas A&M University campus. Those who attend the facilitator training become certified to deliver the STAND Up curriculum to the university community. Our next Training will be held in Summer 2024.
Why should you become a facilitator?
Texas A&M University has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the prevention of power-based personal violence. Since 2015, the Step In Stand Up campaign has served as a call to action for Aggies to end sexual violence on our campus and in the communities in which they live & serve. STAND Up was created in-house to align with the STAND Up part of this campaign, providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to have trauma-informed conversations with victim-survivors of an assault.
In addition, while our Texas A&M campus and surrounding community are safe places to learn, work, and live, Aggies are still impacted by power-based personal violence. In the most recent Association of American Universities Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct (2019), we know the following from students at Texas A&M University who participated:
- 27% of female; 7.2% of male; 14.7% of transgender, queer, and non-binary students, experienced at least one type of sexual assault due to physical force or incapacitation
- 42.7% experienced sexual harassment from another student, faculty or staff member
- 12.9% experienced intimate partner violence
- 19.4% experienced stalking
Becoming a STAND Up facilitator is one of the most tangible ways that you can serve as an ally who promotes violence prevention, brings awareness to the impact that power-based personal violence has on those who experience it, and empowers others to have informed conversations about these issues.
Who should become a facilitator?
Texas A&M faculty, staff, and community members who maintain active partnerships with Texas A&M are welcome to register for and attend the STAND Up Facilitator Training, with the understanding that they will (1) commit to being a facilitator for two years, and (2) facilitate at least 3 full workshops and/or overviews per year.
Those who become STAND Up facilitators are expected to be able to present the curriculum to students, faculty, and staff. While previous public speaking experience is not required, the ability and willingness to present in front of audience is a necessary trait for facilitators. In addition, while expert-level knowledge of power-based personal violence is not required at the time of training, it is fully expected that STAND Up facilitators will care enough about this issue to openly & confidently discuss instances sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking with different audiences. It is also necessary that STAND Up facilitators engage in additional training to remain current on federal, state, and university policies related to power-based personal violence. The STAND Up coordination team will ensure that this type of training is made available throughout the year.
2024 STAND Up Facilitator Training
The next STAND Up Facilitator Training will occur in Summer 2024. More information will be provided here when dates are announced and registration opens.
During the Facilitator Training, participants will:
- Learn about the evidence-based need for developing & implementing the STAND Up workshop
- Participate in skill-building around the core tenets of the STAND Up curriculum, which includes:
- Support for Self: Examining the fears and concerns that one might have if they are told about an assault
- Think & Accept: Building an understanding of how trauma impacts the body and brain, and how we need to move past false narratives of victimization in order to engage in trauma-informed approaches to helping a victim/survivor
- Nurture: Learning how to create supportive spaces for disclosure to occur
- Determine Options: Becoming aware of local resources, and the rights & responsibilities of students, faculty, and staff on our campus
- Strengthen competence through experiential components including giving and receiving feedback, role plays, practice and discussion
We are currently accepting requests for virtual and in-person STAND Up Overviews and STAND Up Workshops for Summer and Fall 2023. Please see below for the options we offer to the campus community and how to submit requests.
During the Fall 2023 semester, we will resume offering one Virtual Overview and one in-person Workshop that any active Texas A&M student may register to attend.
- Note to our student organizations and faculty/staff who are teaching courses: If you would like your entire student organization or class to attend a STAND Up Overview or Workshop, we ask that you request a specific date & time for your members or students to receive the content. This way, we can tailor the content to your group.
STAND Up Overview
The Overview is a one-hour presentation that is delivered via Zoom or in-person by a trained facilitator. The Overview is intended to provide general information about the impacts of trauma related to experiencing power-based personal violence, and basic knowledge of trauma-informed response & relevant resources.
STAND Up Workshop
The Workshop is 3.5-hour presentation delivered via Zoom or in person by trained facilitators. The Workshop is designed to build a thorough understanding of the physiological & social impacts of trauma related to experiencing power-based personal violence; improve self-efficacy and competency to manage initial conversations with individuals who may have experienced trauma; provide information about resources; provide tools to refer to appropriate parties; and build skills to assist survivors in finding empowerment. Participants who complete the Workshop receive a placard to display in their workspace as an indicator that they are knowledgeable of trauma-informed response. We recommend the full Workshop for (1) department trainings, (2) student leadership trainings (e.g. Resident Assistants, Peer Leaders, Tutors, etc.), (3) student organizations with philanthropy related to the prevention of power-based personal violence, and (4) student organizations or groups who are trying to be better stewards of prevention on campus, and are looking to significantly build their confidence, knowledge, and skillset.
How to Submit Requests
If you would like to bring this content to your classroom, department, or student organization, please complete the appropriate request form or email us at sass@tamu.edu.
Virtual Learning Environment: Both Virtual Overviews and Workshops are limited to 50 participants per session. If you have a larger group, please contact us to discuss possible adaptation plans. Due to the interactive features we use through Zoom, and to be mindful of the privacy of all participants when discussing sensitive topics, we require that each participant individually login through their own Zoom account to join the session. We treat these requests as individual meetings, not as webinars. We also do not record these sessions to protect the privacy of all participants.
In-Person Learning Environment: We do not have an audience limit for Overviews, but Workshops should be between 10-40 participants. If you have a larger group for a Workshop request, please contact us to discuss possible adaptation plans.
Due to campus closures and staffing during the holidays and semester breaks, we will not be able to honor requests for the following dates during the summer and fall:
- Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day Holiday)
- Monday, July 3 - Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day Holiday)
- Monday, September 4 (Labor Day Holiday)
- Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Break/Holiday)
- Wednesday, December 20 - Wednesday, January 3 (Semester/Holiday Break)
We are hosting one Virtual Overview in Fall 2023, that any active Texas A&M student may register to attend for free. The Overview is one-hour and students will gain basic knowledge and tools for how to have conversations with someone who has experienced a traumatic event related to power-based personal violence.
Fall 2023 Student Virtual Overviews:
- Monday, October 30: 7:00-8:00pm, Zoom
Use the following form to register. Following registration, you will receive the appropriate Zoom link to join the event.
Note: If you are a faculty member, staff advisor, or student org leader who would like your colleagues/students/peers to benefit from the STAND Up content, we encourage you to specifically request a one-hour Overview or full 3.5-hour Training. This will allow your colleagues/students/peers the opportunity to learn together in a more intentional way where we tailor the content. The request forms can be found on this STAND Up website.
We are hosting one in-person Workshop during the Fall 2023 semester, that any active Texas A&M student may register to attend for free. The Workshop is 3.5 hours and students gain in-depth knowledge and skill-building for how to have conversations with someone who has experienced a traumatic event related to power-based personal violence.
Fall 2023 Student Workshop:
- Sunday, November 5: 1:00-4:30pm, Student Services Building (SSB) 308
Use the following form to register. Following registration, you will receive an email from our office with additional information about the event.
Note: If you are a faculty member, staff advisor, or student org leader who would like your colleagues/students/peers to benefit from the STAND Up content, we encourage you to specifically request a one-hour Overview or full 3.5-hour Training. This will allow your colleagues/students/peers the opportunity to learn together in a more intentional way where content is tailored. The request forms can be found on the STAND Up website.