Prevention, Education & Training

University of Central Missouri | Building a Culture of Care

The University of Central Missouri is dedicated to proactive prevention and continuous education. We believe that by empowering our community with knowledge and intervention skills, we can foster an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

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🎓 Training & Compliance

UCM ensures that all individuals responsible for safety and equity are highly qualified and that every employee understands their role in maintaining a safe campus.

• Title IX Team: All members receive intensive training upon entering their roles and are required to complete specialized annual training thereafter.

• University Employees: All faculty and staff receive comprehensive training on discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct at the time of hire, followed by mandatory annual refresher courses.

• Record Keeping: For detailed information on training modules and compliance logs, please refer to the UCM Grievance Process Document.

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🛡️ Prevention & Awareness Programs

We offer a wide range of educational programming designed for students, employees, and campus organizations. These programs cover legal definitions, bystander intervention, and risk reduction.

Physical Safety & Self-Defense

• RAD (Rape Aggression Defense): A nationally recognized active self-defense program.

• UCM SAFE Team: Campus safety escorts provided by Public Safety to ensure no student has to walk alone at night.

• Safety Presentations: Custom workshops led by University staff on personal safety and situational awareness.

Digital & Targeted Education

• Vector Solutions: Online prevention modules tailored specifically for students (Sexual Violence Prevention) and employees (Harassment & Discrimination).

• Athletic & Orientation Training: Specialized sexual misconduct workshops for UCM athletes and new student/employee orientations.

Signature Awareness Events

Throughout the year, UCM hosts campaigns and events to highlight critical social issues, including:

• Bystander Intervention: "Care To Act" facilitated conversations on building a culture of care.

• Survivor Support: MeToo Survivor Speakouts and Advocacy Resource Fairs.

• Themed Months: Dedicated programming for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October).

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🏥 Health & Wellness Resources

University Health Center

Providing professional medical advocacy and clinical care:

• SANE Exams: Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

• Clinical Care: Well-woman exams, medical treatment plans, and follow-up referrals.

• Crisis Intervention: Immediate medical advocacy for survivors.

Office of Health Promotion

Focusing on harm reduction and community engagement:

• Safe Zone Training: Building support for the LGBTQ+ community.

• UCM Partners in Prevention (PIP): Statewide collaborative for higher education substance misuse prevention.

• Substance Education: Training on harm reduction and healthy decision-making.

UCM Counseling Center

• Mental Fitness: Online sessions and clinical intervention.

• Healthy Communication: Education on consent and interpersonal relationship dynamics.

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🤝 Get Involved

Our programs are developed in consultation with local, state, and national advocacy organizations and law enforcement to ensure they meet the highest standards of victim services and prevention.

Would you like to become a bystander educator or learn more about specific resources?

• Contact: Office of Health Promotion

• Email: healthpromotion@ucmo.edu