Safety Awareness
The University of North Dakota strives to provide a safe and uplifting campus environment through policies, education, and resources.
The goal is to reduce risk on campus and the potential for crime. However, crimes can still occur, and it is important for students to understand how they can protect themselves and others to ensure a safer community. The ASAP Campaign promotes safety on campus through Bystander Intervention Training, educational programming related to major topics of concern for our campus community, providing resources for support and education, as well as facilitating awareness and prevention events.
Personal Campus Safety
Making healthy, low-risk choices today can positively shape your future. By staying aware and avoiding potentially dangerous situations, you increase your chances of maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle and setting yourself up for long-term success. Your choices don’t just protect you, but they contribute to a safer campus community for everyone.
- Stay informed about potential dangers, reported crimes, and hazards
- Avoid walking alone at night
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Keep your phone easily accessible
- Know where Blue Light emergency stations are located
- Save emergency numbers in your phone
- Lock your doors and secure belongings
- Always carry your ID and any medical information
- Make a plan when going out and share it with someone you trust
- Avoid high-risk groups or situations
- Attend awareness and prevention programs
It’s important to say yes to campus events, friends, and new experiences, but also to know when to say no. Always think about the potential consequences first.
- Sign up for campus safety notifications
- Use UND campus security escorts when needed
- Learn about UND campus resources available to you
Bystander Intervention
A bystander is someone who witnesses a situation but is not directly involved. Sometimes people choose not to step in. This can be due to fear of judgment, thinking someone else will help, or believing the situation isn’t an emergency. This is known as the Bystander Effect.
- Active Bystander (Upstander): Recognizes a problem, takes personal responsibility, decides how to help, and takes safe, appropriate action without escalating the situation.
- Passive Bystander: Does not intervene, often due to lack of confidence, past negative experiences, peer pressure, or concern for personal safety.
- Direct: Address the behavior directly (focus on the action, not the person).
- Distract: Interrupt the situation with a distraction.
- Delegate: Ask others to help you intervene.
- Delay: Check in with the person afterward and offer support.
- Document: Record the incident from a safe distance. Always ask the person affected what they want done with the recording, and never share it without permission.
- UND Wellness & Health Promotion Bystander Intervention Training: AOD Presentation
- UND Civil Rights & Title IX Bystander Intervention Training
- UND CVIC Presentations
- Stand Up Bystander Intervention Training
- What is Bystander Intervention?
- The 5Ds of Bystander Intervention
Reporting
At the University of North Dakota, we are committed to fostering a safe and welcoming campus for visitors, faculty, staff, and students. While we work hard to maintain security, incidents can still occur. The first step to preventing future issues is reporting anything that makes you feel unsafe.
The Civil Rights & Title IX Office provides support for those impacted by discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct. They offer guidance on your rights, reporting options, and next steps.Please note: Civil Rights & Title IX is a non-confidential resource, but they can connect you with confidential support services.
- UND Police Department
- CVIC at UND
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Emergency- dial 911
UND Community
At UND, we strive to create a connected and supportive campus for everyone.
- Be an Active Bystander
- Taking responsibility to serve our community helps keep campus safe.
- Make Healthy Choices
- Your personal, low-risk behavior supports your safety and encourages others to do the same. Every individual can make a positive difference.
- Get Involved
- Attend events and engage with others to form meaningful connections.
The American Psychological Association defines empathy as understanding another person’s perspective rather than your own.
Empathy
- Shapes how we connect and interact with others
- Influences our sense of identity
- Builds deeper understanding and stronger relationships
Developing empathy enriches your emotional, intellectual, occupational, and social wellness—helping you thrive in all areas of life.