Civil Rights Compliance
STARRSA Active Psychoeducation
The Science-based Treatment, Accountability, and Risk Reduction for Sexual Assault (STARRSA) Active Psychoeducation (AP) program is designed to address sexual harm in a college student population. The STARRSA AP program:
- Identifies knowledge gaps related to risk factors for sexual harm/misconduct
- Assists in developing beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that promote healthy, consensual, and safe intimate relationships and sexual behavior
- Educates those who may be interested in learning more about promoting healthy relationships
The STARRSA Active Psychoeducation (AP) Program is an empirically based intervention developed specifically to be utilized with college students found responsible for engaging in sexual misconduct OR college students interested in learning more about promoting healthy, consensual, & wellness-focused relationships.
To learn more about the STARRSA AP program at CWU, review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below and/or contact Civil Rights Compliance.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the purpose of the STARRSA AP Program?
The STARRSA program aims to:
- Be consistent with and complement CWU policies that are designed to prevent and address sexual misconduct
- Hold those found responsible for sexual misconduct accountable
- Assist those who have engaged in sexual harm/misconduct in developing beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that promote healthy, consensual, and safe intimate relationships and sexual behavior.
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Who is the STARRSA AP Program for?
The STARRSA Program addresses sexual harm, including some forms of prohibited sexual misconduct in the CWU Student Conduct Code, and is appropriate both for individuals who have been found responsible for engaging in sexual misconduct or are interested in learning more about how to optimize their relationships.
A participant can engage in the STARRSA AP program as an outcome of an Informal Resolution or Formal Investigation and Resolution process; however, participants can also choose to participate voluntarily.
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How is the STARRSA AP Program designed for each student?
The STARRSA AP Program utilizes a variety of assessments to develop an individualized and tailored curriculum for each participant and is based on the participants' self-identified values and goals.
Potential Areas of Focus:
- Identifying Values and Goals
- Accountability
- Effect Communication
- Socialization & Social Identities
- Risks & Impacts of Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Self-Efficacy
- Sexual Behavior & Sexual Misconduct
- Emotional Regulation
- Developing & Promoting Consent Skills
- Personal Well-Being & Self-Care Strategies
- Skill Development (e.g., conflict resolution)
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How long does it take to complete the STARRSA AP program?
The curriculum is an average of 8-15 sessions and typically requires a one-to-six (1-6) month commitment.
As the program is individually designed for each student based on initial assessment and learning throughout the program, the assigned facilitator will determine the length of the program.
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What do students say about STARRSA?
“STARRSA has had a profound impact on my life. While it was incredibly daunting, and in a way, extremely terrifying to start, conquering that fear and starting the program was the best possible thing that could've happened to me at that point in my life. I've learned so much about communication, thoughts, feelings, and about myself. …Even though my time in the program is over, the lessons I learned are some that I will carry with me wherever I go for the rest of my life, and will continue to help me grow in more ways than I could ever imagine.”
-University of Michigan student testimony
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