STAND Up Trauma-informed care resource page

STAND Up is designed to assist individuals in learning positive and helpful ways to have conversations with those who have been involved in a traumatic event. The workshop provides information about sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking; social perspectives on interpersonal violence; the impacts of trauma on the body & brain; 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 issues.

step in stand up campaign

Step In. Stand Up. This campaign is designed to raise awareness of sexual violence prevention among our campus community. Aggies step in as active bystanders to prevent sexual harassment and sexual violence and stand up to support survivors. Together, we have the power to change the culture, perception, and conversation around sexual violence & all forms of interpersonal violence.

The Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training aligns with the Step In part of this campaign. Learn more about Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training

STAND Up aligns with the STAND Up part of this campaign. Continue to learn more about the STAND Up Workshops.

additional learning resources

Below is a list of evidence-based resources that you may reference to learn more about the sexual violence prevention and the importance of practicing trauma-informed care with survivors. We add more resources to this page as we learn of new publications, so please check back frequently for additional & timely recommendations.


suggested e-books

Intersections of Identity and Sexual Violence on Campus

Edited by: Jessica C. Harris and Chris Linder

suggested Streaming videos

Available on kanopy

Available on Amazon, Hulu, HBO Go, HBO Now

Available on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play

suggested Podcasts

Catriona Morton talks to fellow survivors of sexual assault and abuse about what happened to them and how they cope now.

Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history.

The Left Ear functions as an introduction into non-judgmental listening, and a space of refuge and healing for survivors.

more suggestions

  • For more books on this topic, please check out this list. Several of the titles are available in electronic form.

  • For more videos and podcasts, visit here.


campus & community Resources

Confidential Resources: All information and records will be not be shared with anyone outside of that office unless you give them permission. The only exceptions are disclosures of child abuse, threats of harm to self or others, or elder abuse.

Non-confidential Resources: For the safety of the victim-survivor of violence, information will be included within a formal report or complaint. This may result in (1) an investigation, and (2) legal and/or disciplinary action taken by the police and the Title IX office at Texas A&M. Advocacy services and case management is a part of this process and provided by these resources.

confidential resources (college station)

TAMU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides exceptional services and programming focused on student mental health. CAPS exists to advance student development and academic success by providing personalized and evidenced-based mental health care to Aggies.

» Phone: 979.845.4427

» Email: caps@caps.tamu.edu

» Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

» Helpline: 979.845.2700, 4pm-8am (weekdays) and 24/7 (weekends) when classes are in session


TAMU Psychology Clinic. The TAMU Psychology Clinic is a not-for-profit training facility for the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in the Department of Psychology at Texas A&M University. Clinic services are provided by graduate students who are completing advanced training under the direct supervision of the Clinical Psychology faculty.

» Phone: 979.845.8017

» Hours: 8am-6:30pm, Monday-Thursday; 8am-2:30pm, Friday


Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. The Sexual Assault and Violence Response Team and Child Protection Team at Baylor Scott & White Health provide compassionate, sensitive, timely care for victims of violent crimes, child abuse and neglect. The forensic nurse is available 24 hours a day for consultation. This is currently the only medical facility local to Bryan-College Station that can complete a full forensic exam with evidence collection.

» Phone: 979.207.0100

» Hours: 24/7

» Address: 700 Scott and White Dr, College Station, TX 77845


TAMU Student Health Services. Student Health Services exists to advance student development and academic success by providing personalized and evidence-based healthcare to Aggies.

» Phone: 979.458.8310

» Email: info@shs.tamu.edu

» Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Sexual Assault Resource Center. The Sexual Assault Resource Center's (SARC's) mission is to end the cycle of violence in the Brazos Valley through education, empowerment, and advocacy. SARC provides 24/7 crisis counseling to survivors, their family members, and friends; free individual and group counseling services; and education & outreach services.

» 24/7 Hotline: 979.731.1000

» Email: reachingout@sarcbv.org


Twin City Mission Domestic Violence Services. Twin City Mission’s Domestic Violence Program provides services to victims of domestic violence and dating violence in Brazos Valley. Services are provided at no cost and include shelter, counseling, case management, legal advocacy, safety planning, and career assistance. Victims and their children in need of emergency shelter are referred to Phoebe’s Home, a 24-hour emergency shelter providing nutritional meals, laundry facilities, daily needs (toiletries, clothing), transportation, and recreational activities for residents. Victims who are not seeking emergency shelter can receive nonresidential services in their county of residence at no cost.

» 24/7 Hotline: 979.775.5355

» Email: dvs@twincitymission.org


Non-confidential resources (college station)

Civil Rights & Equity Investigations (Title IX). As outlined in Texas A&M System Policy 08.01.01, Texas A&M University does not tolerate acts of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on a protected class. The Department of Civil Rights and Equity Investigations is committed to protecting equal access to University programs, activities, and services by conducting fair, equitable, and thorough investigations and by supporting Texas A&M’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Click here to report an incident.

» Phone: 979.458.8407

» Email: civilrights@tamu.edu

» Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

LGBTQ+ Pride Center. Strives to create a thriving environment supporting the success of every student through the education, advancement, and championing of the broad spectrum of sexual, affectional, and gender identities in the spirit of the Aggie Core Values.

» Phone: 979.862.8920

» Email: glbt@tamu.edu

» Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

TAMU Student Assistance Services. Seeks to connect Texas A&M University students with the appropriate guidance, resources, and support to address a variety of personal and academic matters. SAS can be a beginning point of contact for information or questions about a variety of topics, including: referrals and resource connections; concerning behavior follow-up; student welfare checks; student absence notifications; Silver Taps and student death; transition issues.

» Phone: 979.845.3113

» Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

University Police Department. The Victim Services program at the University Police Department aims to assist students, faculty and staff with the​​ traumatizing consequences of being a victim of a crime, even if the crime occurred off campus. We also assist citizens and visitors of this community if they have been victimized while visiting the Texas A&M community.

» Phone: 979.458.9767

» Email: kbrunson@tamu.edu

» Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

» Emergencies, including immediate threats of harm: Call 911


Women's Resource Center. Pursues equity and enhances the campus climate for women through visibility, advocacy, support and programming. The center advocates by educating campus and community constituencies on women's issues and functions as a resource and referral center.

» Phone: 979.845.8784

» Email: wrc@tamu.edu

» Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

979-458-8407
CivilRights@tamu.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Medical Sciences Library, Suite 007


Title IX at Texas A&M

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, and discrimination on the basis of sex.

The Department of Civil Rights and Equity Investigations (CREI) is charged with the investigation and resolution of alleged violations of Texas A&M University civil rights policies, including Title IX.

title ix definitions

The Department of Civil Rights and Equity Investigations maintains an updated Glossary of Terms to help students, faculty, and staff understand the Title IX process.

Here you can find the most updated definitions of:

  • Prohibited Conduct

  • Discrimination

  • Harassment

  • Sexual Harassment

  • Gender-Based Harassment

  • Sexual Assault

  • Statutory Rape

  • Dating Abuse/Violence

  • Domestic Abuse/Violence

  • Stalking

  • Sexual Exploitation

  • Retaliation

  • Complicity

  • Coercion

  • Consent

Title IX Reporting

Texas A&M strongly encourages students to report incidents of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, or sex discrimination — including discrimination of the basis of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation — in addition to sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, related retaliation, and stalking.

How can you make a report?

979.845.0280
HealthPromotion@tamu.edu
Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Student Services Building (SSB), 2nd Floor


Questions about the stand up trauma-informed care training?

Health Promotion at Texas A&M empowers all Aggies to embrace a culture of holistic well-being that fosters their academic, personal and professional success.

We focus on serious public health issues that impact the well-being of college students. Our services focus on the prevention of interpersonal violence and alcohol & other drug use, as well as advancing knowledge and practice of sexual health, fitness & nutrition, stress relief, and time management.