Step UP! Mules is a prosocial behavior and bystander intervention program that educates students to be leaders in helping others.
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Surveys reveal that student athletes are encountering multiple situations were bystander intervention would be appropriate including, among other things, alcohol abuse, hazing, sexual assault/ relationship abuse and discrimination. Almost 90% stated a problem could have been avoided with intervention and up to 85% of the student athletes indicated the would like to learn skills to intervene.
Goals of Step UP! Mules
1. Raise awareness of helping others
2. Increase motivation to help
3. Develop skills and confidence when responding to
problems or concerns
4. Ensure safety and well-being of self and others |
22 sports, one TEAM
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If not you, then who?
Most problematic behaviors on college campuses involve bystanders.
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Step UP! Mules Decision Making Steps
1. Notice the event
2. Interpret the event as a problem
3. Assume personal responsibility
4. Know how to help
5. Implement the help: Step UP! |
Has there ever been a time when you felt, or even knew, something was wrong and wanted to help but didn't?
Don't be a passive bystander anymore!
Learn about each topic area and more importantly, learn action steps and how to Step UP! and help in the following areas:
Academics
Alcohol & Alcohol Poisoning
Anger
Athletic Perfomance
Depression
Discrimination
Disordered Eating
Gambling
Hazing
Relationship Abuse
Sexual Assault
