A Pilot of Bystander Training Programming in Sexual Violence and Subtance Abuse

Green Dot bystander intervention program (www.livethegreendot.com) seeks to empower potential bystanders (students) to actively engage their peers in violence prevention. Intensive bystander training involves interactive, skill development with role-play of bystander behaviors. This program focuses on building knowledge and skills related to interpersonal violence and being an active bystander. There is a structured curriculum for both introductory sessions and longer, skill-building sessions.

Wellness training to be provided in modules by Student Wellness ambassadors (http://www.uky.edu/wise). The Student Wellness Ambassadors mission is to inform students on aspects of wellness such as alcohol, drugs, mental health, general well-being, and financial wellness in orer to promote safe and responsible lifestyle decisions. Intervention will address elements of student wellness including campus resources for health issues, AOD abuse prevention/harm reduction strategies, time management and study tips, stress management and reduction, and healthy coping strategies. Training may also provide information on academic resources, money management, and other elements of healthy adaptation to college life.