STARRSA Programs

Science-based Treatment, Accountability, and Risk Reduction for Sexual Assault (STARRSA).

Active Psychoeducation (AP) and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) Programs

Mission

The mission of STARRSA is to assist those who have engaged in sexual or gender-based misconduct or those who are interested in learning more about promoting healthy and enjoyable relationships, in developing attitudes and skills that promote wellness-focused, consensual, and safe intimate relationships and sexual behaviors.

Purpose

STARRSA is the result of a project funded by the U.S. Department of Justice. UND engaged expert trainers to assist in implementing the STARRSA programs as part of UND’s commitment to a comprehensive campus-wide sexual violence prevention program.

STARRSA programs are empirically based interventions developed specifically to be utilized with college students found responsible for engaging in sexual misconduct or those who are interested in learning more about promoting healthy, consensual, & wellness-focused relationships. A participant can engage in STARRSA as an outcome following a sexual misconduct complaint, as part of an informal resolution, or voluntarily. The STARRSA programs can address all forms of prohibited conduct cited in UND’s Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policies and are 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.

At its core, STARRSA aims “to be consistent with and complement campus policies that are designed to address campus sexual misconduct, hold those responsible accountable, and assist those who have engaged in sexual misconduct in developing beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that promote healthy, consensual, and safe intimate relationships and sexual behavior.”

Individualized Plan

The STARRSA programs utilize a variety of assessments to develop an individualized and tailored curriculum based on the participant’s self-identified values & goals.

The curriculum is an average of 8-15 sessions and requires a 1-6 month commitment.

Potential Areas of Focus

Identifying Values and Goals
Sexual Behavior & Sexual Misconduct
Developing & Promoting Consent Skills
Effective Communication
Socialization & Social Identities
Risks & Impact of Sexual Misconduct
Sexual Self-efficacy
Personal Well-being & Self-Care Strategies
Emotional Regulation
Accountability
Skill Development (eg. mindfulness, conflict resolution)

To learn more about STARRSA, please contact the University Counseling Center or the Civil Rights & Title IX Office.