Culture of Respect

Health, Safety, and Well-being Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Campus Safety and Violence Prevention Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division Health, Safety, and Well-being Initiatives Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention, Education, and Response Wellness and Health Promotion AVP or "Number Two" Mid-Level Senior Level

Culture of Respect is a NASPA initiative that delivers institutions with nationally recognized tools and technical assistance to elevate, strengthen, and sustain their sexual violence prevention and response efforts across policy, practice, and campus culture. Culture of Respect is one part of the broader landscape of national prevention and response efforts, offering a structured, organizational-change approach that compliments other tools and initiatives. 

To find out more about how NASPA can support your sexual violence prevention and response efforts, please reach out here. 

Virtual Learning Opportunities

2026 NASPA Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Virtual Summit 

The 2026 NASPA Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Summit will provide campus and organizational leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to drive meaningful, campus-wide change in sexual violence prevention and response. Featuring expert-led sessions and evidence-based practices, the summit will equip participants to advance holistic approaches that center prevention, elevate survivor support, strengthen equitable services for respondents, and embed equity, safety, and well-being into the fabric of campus life.

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Culture of Respect Foundations Short Course

Foundations is an online course that prepares current and future student affairs professionals with the tools they need to be influential allies in campus sexual violence prevention and response. The six-module course is taught by NASPA staff with expertise in social work, student affairs, public health, peer education, assessment, and violence prevention. This course is a great follow-up to the introductory Title IX/Clery Act training provided by your institution.

Member Price: $295.00 | Non-Member Price: $495.00 

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Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Technical Assistance

The Health, Safety, and Well-being team at NASPA is available for campus-based technical assistance. If you’re interested in working with NASPA staff for implementation support, you can reach out directly via this link. 

CORE Evaluation Technical Assistance Package (CTAP)

Assessment is foundational to implementing best practices in sexual violence prevention and response. The CORE Evaluation Technical Assistance Package (CTAP) provides institutions with tailored, on-demand support as they complete the CORE Evaluation—a comprehensive self-assessment that allows colleges and universities to systematically inventory their efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence.

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Nationally Recognized Tools & Publications

Developing a Framework: Working with Students Accused of Sexual Violence, Dating Violence, and/or Stalking in Higher Education

A publication that offers guidance for higher education professionals working with students accused of any form of sexual or gender-based harm. It outlines what supportive services can look like outside of legal or clinical frameworks. This publication includes theoretical foundations to guide service scope and approach, as well as concrete strategies, language, and tools for campus practitioners. It also offers reflection prompts to support institutional planning, staff training, and adaptation. Its purpose is to support the development of thoughtful, community-aligned services that meet the needs of institutions broadly and inclusively. 

Member Price: $199.00 | Non-Member Price: $299.00 

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Culture of Respect CORE Blueprint

The CORE Blueprint is a compendium of evidence-based and expert-recommended practices in campus sexual violence prevention and response. Compiled by researchers and experts in advocacy, student affairs, higher education, policy and law, the CORE Blueprint is organized around six key areas – the six pillars – that are essential to an effective institutional strategy for ending sexual violence. The CORE Blueprint is designed for use with the CORE Evaluation. 

Member Price: $34.00 | Non-Member Price: $54.00

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Culture of Respect CORE Evaluation

A comprehensive self-assessment designed to assess your institution's efforts to prevent and respond to campus sexual violence. It covers practices and policies mandated by federal law as well as those recommended by experts in the field. Questions are organized around the six pillars of the Culture of Respect CORE Blueprint. 

Member Price: $34.00 | Non-Member Price: $54.00

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Culture of Respect CORE Constructs Toolkit Bundle

The Culture of Respect CORE Constructs Toolkit is a suite of six guides organized around the pillars of the CORE Blueprint to supplement its implementation. The guides include downloadable resources, tools, and templates that can be adapted to meet specific institutional needs. This bundle includes:

  • How to Be an Effective Campus Advocate

  • Planning and Strategy for Campus Prevention Education

  • Creating an Activist Peer Education Program

  • Training, Compliance, and Engagement for Campus Employees

  • Assessing and Improving Campus Sexual Violence Policies

  • Communicating with Campus Stakeholders about Sexual Violence 

Member Price: $295.00 | Non-Member Price: $395.00

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Culture of Respect CORE Constructs Individual Guides

NASPA recommends institutions investing in the full CORE Constructus Toolkit Bundle for the most comprehensive and supportive implementation. However, each of the six guides can be purchased individually. Pricing below is per guide. 

Member Price $55.00 | Non-Member Price: $75.00 

  • How to Be an Effective Campus Advocate Guide: Focuses on clarifying advocate roles and responsibilities; establishing confidentiality standards; creating safe spaces for survivors; training and preparing advocates; navigating federal regulations on survivor accommodations; and developing a survivor fund. Its goal is to help campus advocates effectively prevent and respond to sexual violence while supporting survivor well-being.
  • Planning and Strategy for Campus Prevention Education Guide: Focused on prevention, this guide reviews federal guidelines for sexual violence programming and offers frameworks, resources, and practical tools—such as worksheets and planning aids—to support campuses in developing effective, campuswide prevention strategies.
  • Creating an Activist Peer Education Program Guide: Supports practitioners developing and strengthening activist peer education programs. This guide covers how to get started, recruitment strategies, training approaches, empowering peer educators, and providing ongoing professional development. 
  • Training, Compliance, and Engagement for Campus Employees Guide: This guide is most relevant for faculty, student affairs professionals, and advisors who work regularly with students. The guide helps employees understand their roles and obligations, know what to expect from training, respond appropriately to disclosures, practice active bystander intervention, and foster a supportive campus culture. 
  • Assessing and Improving Campus Sexual Violence Policies Guide: This guide is relevant for all campus community members.  It outlines steps to strengthen sexual misconduct policies, including: Designating a policy assessment and implementation team,  reviewing current policies, considering key policy components, sharing policies and resources campus-wide, and reassessing policies regularly.
  • Communicating with Campus Stakeholders About Sexual Violence Guide: Supports campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence. While useful to all, it is especially relevant for survivor advocates, media relations staff, Title IX teams, campus leadership, student affairs professionals, coordinators, and students. The guide helps campuses recognize the importance of speaking out about sexual violence, address increases in reported cases, create consistent messaging across campus, write timely Clery Act warnings, and communicate effectively with the media.