Concerned about a situation? Knowing how to step up matters.

The Step UP! bystander intervention program provides campus and workplace communities with a practical framework for recognizing complex situations, building skills, and choosing safe, effective ways to intervene.

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What makes Step UP! different?

Multi-Topic

Builds mindsets and skills that prepare people to intervene across different issues rather than in a single, narrow domain.
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Kindness Driven

Promotes prosocial, values-based action that encourages compassionate, constructive responses in challenging situations.
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Systems Informed

Systems thinking helps us look beyond single events or individuals to understand the system as a whole for root-level change.
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Click the Spin button to spin the wheel and preview sample scenarios.

The full interactive tool is more robust and brings everything together in one place: scenarios across a wider range of topics, the Step UP! Framework quick-reference guide, and facilitator notes—all at your fingertips. Ask about a customized version, tailored to your school!

 
Evidence-Based Bystander Intervention

Step UP! is:

  1. Grounded in decades of research on bystander intervention, social psychology, and behavior change.
  2. Adaptable across topics, settings, and communities.
  3. Designed for college or workplace environments.

The Step UP! Impact

Director, Wellness/Health Promotion

St. Olaf College
The Step UP! program exceeded my expectations. We were encouraged to adapt it to our school's needs and the combination of videos, open discussion, research, and evidence-based methods created a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

Director, Residential Life

Johns Hopkins University
We were looking for a long-term initiative for our campus, and this is it. I love the flexibility of the materials, and the resources and support available.

University Leader

Texas Christian University
This is one of the best programs I have ever seen. It spoke to the students on their level, in terms they would understand, and in situations to which they could definitely relate.

Male Student-Athlete

The University of Arizona
Step UP! has stayed with me over time. It’s a great program that establishes the right thinking patterns.

Project Coordinator, Violence Prevention

Columbus State University
We considered many programs but unanimously Step UP! became our program of choice. The interactive training materials are spot on. We now have an entire class on it.

Female Student-Athlete

University of Virginia
I know now that the next time i am put into a situation where I can help, I will intervene with confidence and knowledge.
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Be Kind. Step UP!

Be Kind. Step UP!

Ben's Bells and Step UP! have partnered to educate and inspire intentional kindness.

NASPA Excellence Awards

NASPA Gold Award

Step UP! receives highest honor from National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

A Holistic Approach

At its core, the multidisciplinary Step UP! framework bridges awareness and action.

Customized Training That Fits Your Community

Structured, Flexible, and Considered the Most Versatile and Comprehensive Bystander Intervention Program Available.

Step UP! combines powerful bystander tools with realistic scenarios tailored to your context—from first-year student orientation and athletics to peer-educator teams and business/organizational groups. Participants leave with a shared language, practical strategies, and the confidence to take action when it matters.

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