Step it up, EIU!

By: Alyssa Carlson | Intern


EIU has taken a huge step in educating their students on bystander intervention. “Bystander Intervention is a philosophy and strategy used for prevention of various types of violence. Types of violence include: bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence.” Knowing the steps to bystander intervention is key when helping someone in any circumstance. Eastern’s StepUp! Program allows students to take part in an interactive session to understand the importance of raising awareness to others. The safety of Eastern’s students is top priority and being a part of this program is a step in the right direction!

The goals for the training are as follows:

• Raise awareness of helping behaviors
• Increase motivation to help
• Develop skills and confidence when responding to problems or concerns
• Ensure overall safety and well-being of self and others

In relation to EIU StepsUP! is the IT'S ON US campaign. This is a national campaign focused on educating and preventing sexual violence on college campuses. Click here to learn more or to take the pledge!


On Campus Resources:
Counseling Center
217-581-3413


Health Service
217-581-3013


Health Education Resource Center
217-581-7786


Office of Student Standards
217-581-3827


Office of Civil Rights
217-581-5020


Community Resources:
SACIS
217-348-5033
Toll-free at 1-888-345-2846


HOPE of East Central Illinois
217-348-5931
Toll-free at 1-888-345-3990

Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital
(217) 238-4950


Please note: If you are having a medical emergency and/or are in danger, call 911 immediately!


The HERC staff can come to you! We give presentations for residence halls, RSOs, classrooms, etc. on a variety of topics including: bystander intervention, consent, alcohol and substance use, nutrition and more! Visit http://www.eiu.edu/herc/program_request.php for more information or to request a program.