Prevention, Education, Assistance & Resources (PEAR) provides sexual and gender-based misconduct prevention education for U-M employees, including faculty, staff, and graduate student employees.
The team also offers consultations with faculty and staff leaders and we assist units as they holistically respond to sexual misconduct in their communities.
PEAR is dedicated to support and empower all campus employees through evidence-based, innovative, and effective training and professional development, using a public health model approach and offering a sets of services based on the specific needs of our communities.
PEAR is a department of the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT).
What We Do
Policy
Awareness
- Presentations
- Training
Examples:
- Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy trainings
- Conversations around responsibilities of Individuals with Reporting Obligations (IRO)
Prevention
Training
- Workshops
- Professional Development
Examples:
- Skill building around Bystander Intervention and support for individuals who have experienced
- Reflection on climate and culture in units or departments
Consultation & Community Care
- Holistic Response and Community support
- Restorative Practices
Examples:
- Community engagement planning
- Facilitation of conversations with impacted groups or communities
- Creating community spaces for ongoing support and information
PEAR by the Numbers Since 2022
5,500
Number of staff, faculty and student employees who attended a training
839
Hours of consultation services provided to campus units
174
Number of trainings
Contact PEAR
To request a training OR consultation, and/or to be connected to the PEAR specialist assigned to your school or college email the PEAR team at [email protected] or complete the PEAR Training Request Form.