STEP UP! for Bystander Intervention Education

STEP UP! empowers the campus community to foster a culture of awareness, intervention, and inclusion in all our interactions in person, on social media, and virtually.

STEP UP! helps students recognize problematic events and increases their motivation, skills, and confidence when responding to problems or concerns.

Upstanders are everywhere, stepping up where it matters the most! Whether it's holding a door for someone, helping your neighbor carry their groceries, returning a wallet, or helping a friend get home safely from a party, you can STEP UP! too.
If you see an Upstander helping others, nominate them below. They will be featured on our website and can be eligible to win a prize.

See how others have stepped up 

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About the program
Presentations
STEP UP! Training

STEP UP! trainings aim to raise awareness of ways to help, increase motivation to help, develop skills & confidence when responding to problems or concerns, and ensure the safety & well-being of self and others.
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Bystander Intervention Consultations

Need the skills to help a friend? Want to be prepared to intervene in a problematic situation in the future? Meet with our health educator for a one-on-one bystander intervention consultation.
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Certification Program
STEP UP! Certification

Are you interested in getting your organization STEP UP! certified? If so, click here to learn more and apply!
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Did you know?
  • 88% of Miners believe it is their responsibility to intervene in a situation where someone’s health or safety is in jeopardy (MACHB 2025, N = 614)
  • In the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters, over 1450 students took STEP UP! training
  • Over 20 organizations are involved in the STEP UP! Certification Program (as of Summer 2025)