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Soteria Solutions We partner with our clients, organizations who are committed to building the capacity to achieve sustainable change.

Soteria Solutions enables clients to create and maintain safe and respectful learning, working and living environments void of incivility, harassment, violence and discrimination. Soteria Solutions works with our clients, including higher education, federal and state agencies and businesses, to achieve sustainable change by creating and maintaining safe and respectful learning, working and living environments void of incivility, harassment, violence and discrimination. We affect sustainable change through customized, innovative solutions that are research-based and proven to be the most effective strategies to prevent and respond to incivility, harassment, violence and discrimination. In our partnership, Soteria Solutions is the catalyst with our tailored solutions igniting change and our clients carrying the torch to maintain an environment of safety and respect for all. Our approach is unique in that our solutions are developed and implemented to leverage an organization’s strengths. We embrace the importance of customization to understand and leverage our client’s unique protective factors, as such factors are essential to achieving lasting impact. We enable our clients to offer safe and respectful learning, working or living environments by activating bystanders and improving organizational frameworks that are essential to achieve integral strategic shifts. Examples of organizational frameworks include goals, strategic plans, company values, policies, reporting mechanisms, job descriptions, cultural norms, performance reviews and incentive plans. We seek to create a better, safer world for all, one organization at a time.

Lately, I’ve been sitting in rage and fatigue with the harrowing events unfolding worldwide. It has sparked (yet again) ...
09/30/2026

Lately, I’ve been sitting in rage and fatigue with the harrowing events unfolding worldwide. It has sparked (yet again) public outrage and renewed demands for accountability, safety, and 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮 for the basic humanity of people.

As professionals in campus-based prevention, we know the work to end sexual violence has never paused. Neither has the beauty and terror of our world, nor the social landscapes and academic environments within which young people live and learn. Our advocacy and prevention efforts cannot stagnate while everything else races ahead.

For the past several months, I have led the design and development of Bringing in the Bystander® College Version 4 alongside an incredible team of subject matter experts, researchers, and advocates at Soteria Solutions

My focus has been anchored on young people themselves — centering what they are going through, what they need, and what they aren’t getting. Research only tells us part of the story. In an age of increasing disconnectedness and disembodiment, we have to search for the human element and ask the hard questions: 𝙄𝙨 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝? 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨, 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩? To build genuine agency, we must address what holds students back in the ambiguous, complicated interactions that unfold in everyday, familiar environments.

The friction of hesitation between empathy and action.

𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 4: the 𝗖.𝗔.𝗥.𝗘.® framework.

Check In. Assess. Respond. Engage.

C.A.R.E.® is a philosophical shift toward a more flexible, context-informed roadmap. It is designed to help students evaluate their relationships, safety, strengths, and environments so they can take action that feels authentic, accessible, and sustainable enough to 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩.

My latest blog explores the inspiration behind this new framework. Link in bio.

“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺.”
— Angela Davis

Bringing in the Bystander® has evolved. And now, it’s your turn.Version 4 Train-the-Trainer Coming up in October… Is it ...
09/11/2026

Bringing in the Bystander® has evolved. And now, it’s your turn.

Version 4 Train-the-Trainer Coming up in October… Is it for YOU?

This upcoming workshop is designed for future facilitators of the newest V4 of BITB who want to bring the updated program to their campus and organization.

DATES: October 6–7, 2026
TIMES: 1-4:30 PM ET both days

You should attend if you:

-Are a current BITB coordinator or facilitator at an organization upgrading to the Version 4;
-Are part of a new or renewed licensed organization and will be facilitating BITB V4 trainings;
-Want to deepen your skills in facilitating bystander intervention;
-Are ready to bring the latest research and approaches in prevention into your training.

Ready to make the transition to Version 4?

Registration is OPEN! https://www.soteriasolutions.org/events/bringing-in-the-bystander-college-live-online-train-the-trainer-workshop-3

This workshop is available to organizations with an active Version 4 license. A Version 4 license is required to attend and facilitate the Version 4 curriculum.

If your organization is upgrading to a Version 4 license, your package includes TWO SEATS to a Train-the-Trainer workshop. Your two included seats can be used for the October or the December V4 Train-the-Trainer.

Join us for the first Bringing in the Bystander® Version 4 Train-the-Trainer and be among the first trainers prepared to bring the new version to your campus community.

Register now: https://www.soteriasolutions.org/events/bringing-in-the-bystander-college-live-online-train-the-trainer-workshop-3

Limited time: Current BITB license holders are eligible for discounted V4 upgrade pricing. Contact us for upgrade information.

You asked. We listened. And Version 4 of Bringing in the Bystander® College is the result.When we began developing Versi...
09/08/2026

You asked. We listened. And Version 4 of Bringing in the Bystander® College is the result.

When we began developing Version 4, we didn't want to simply update a curriculum. We wanted to listen to the people who use the program and the communities it serves.

We gathered feedback from licensed partners, campus administrators, prevention professionals, facilitators, trainers, students, and researchers, and heard a clear call for evolution.

That is why BITB® College Version 4 was shaped by feedback from campuses, prevention professionals, facilitators, trainers, students, and researchers.

Read the story behind Version 4 and what’s new: https://www.soteriasolutions.org/blog-posts/youaskedwelistened

Ready for Version 4? Contact us today to purchase the newest version of BITB® College program package to bring the next evolution of bystander intervention prevention training to your campus.

Announcing Version 4: The Next Evolution in Bringing in the Bystander® For decades, sexual assault prevention training h...
09/04/2026

Announcing Version 4: The Next Evolution in Bringing in the Bystander®

For decades, sexual assault prevention training has focused on what young people could do; without always asking whether they feel empowered, confident, and safe enough to act.

Who we are, what we carry, and where we come from matter. These experiences can shape whether intervening feels possible, authentic, and accessible.

That understanding is at the heart of Bringing in the Bystander® College Version 4.

Version 4 takes a more contextual approach to bystander intervention by recognizing that students’ experiences, relationships, sense of safety, and influence can all shape how they respond. The result is a more flexible and realistic approach that helps students identify meaningful ways to act in real-world situations.

Rooted in feedback from licensed partners, trainers, researchers, and students, Version 4 preserves the evidence-based foundation of Bringing in the Bystander® while evolving its content and delivery for what students need right now.

We can't wait to introduce you to Bringing in the Bystander® College Version 4!

Learn what’s new and what informed Version 4:
https://bit.ly/BITBVersion4

“The culture in your workplace isn't defined by your values statement. It's defined by whether employees trust you as a ...
08/18/2026

“The culture in your workplace isn't defined by your values statement. It's defined by whether employees trust you as a leader.

New research across 18 countries (https://bit.ly/4ieGdLU) found that trust in leadership (not policies alone) is what makes employees feel psychologically safe to speak up, ask questions, report concerns/harm, and admit mistakes.

Psychological safety is created and sustained by consistently showing up through your actions. When leaders acknowledge what needs to change in the spaces we move through (the boardroom, staff meetings, conferences, and even our Zoom chats), the everyday employee experience improves. Trust builds when leaders consistently model respect, accountability, and integrity. Employees decide whether they feel safe speaking up based on what leaders do and not just what they say.

Why does this matter?

When employees trust their leaders, they're more likely to raise concerns early, address inappropriate behavior, and contribute to a workplace where problems are identified before they escalate. Management feels more empowered to take care of their teams instead of focusing only on "producing" and "meeting deadlines." Establishing this precedent is a critical component of preventing workplace harassment and fostering a culture of respect.

This isn't about compliance and writing pretty policies. We know that doesn't work in isolation. What works is a holistic, comprehensive shift in the way we think about and confront workplace harassment, equipping leaders and employees with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to foster trust, communicate respectfully, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to speak up.

Find out how we can help your organization strengthen and improve workplace culture through evidence-based training, customized learning experiences, and organizational assessments designed to move beyond compliance and inspire sustainable culture change: https://bit.ly/Worksolutions

We recently had the pleasure of leading an in-person Bringing in the Bystander® Train-the-Trainer workshop at California...
08/07/2026

We recently had the pleasure of leading an in-person Bringing in the Bystander® Train-the-Trainer workshop at California State University, Dominguez Hills!

A huge thank you to the CSUDH team and participants who spent the day learning, practicing, and preparing to bring evidence-based bystander intervention to their campus.

One participant shared:

"Outstanding training... Both facilitators did a great job building on each other's perspective during the presentation. I feel prepared to implement BITB® in my practice and appreciated their attention and support."

Thank you, CSUDH, for your partnership and commitment to creating a safer campus community. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make!

Interested in bringing Bringing in the Bystander® to your campus? Visit https://www.soteriasolutions.org/contact-soteria-solutions

We're at in Las Vegas today and tomorrow! 🎉If you're attending the conference, stop by Booth #42 to say hello to Lee ...
07/22/2026

We're at in Las Vegas today and tomorrow! 🎉

If you're attending the conference, stop by Booth #42 to say hello to Lee Helmken Cherry and learn more about how Soteria Solutions partners with colleges, universities, military installations, and organizations to build safer, healthier communities through evidence-informed prevention, training, and implementation support. While you are there, enter to win a $100 gift card too! 🤩

We'd love to connect...see you at Booth #42!

Last week, Soteria Solutions had the privilege of partnering with the South Carolina National Guard to deliver an in-per...
06/24/2026

Last week, Soteria Solutions had the privilege of partnering with the South Carolina National Guard to deliver an in-person Bringing in the Bystander® (BITB) Military Train-the-Trainer.

A sincere thank you to the South Carolina National Guard-IPPW and Calvin Glover for their commitment to prevention and for creating such an engaged learning environment. Their thoughtful planning and enthusiastic participation helped make this training a tremendous success.

Participants praised the hands-on approach, practical intervention strategies, diverse perspectives, and resources for implementation.

"Both Walter and Chelsey were fantastic trainers! Flowed well and answered every question we had—I feel prepared and excited to offer this to the Guard!"

"The trainers were very knowledgeable, and their personalities made it easy to feel comfortable."
– Training participants

At Soteria Solutions, we believe prevention is most effective when people are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to initiate and sustain action in their communities. We are grateful to the South Carolina National Guard for investing in this conversation, and we look forward to the impact these newly trained facilitators will have across their base.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to building safer military communities.

We're excited to share that Soteria Solutions will be a sponsor and exhibitor at the National Organization for Victim Ad...
06/18/2026

We're excited to share that Soteria Solutions will be a sponsor and exhibitor at the National Organization for Victim Advocacy NOVA 52nd Annual Training Event: Why We Advocate: Stronger Together in Las Vegas, on July 21–23!

If you're attending, be sure to stop by our booth in the Exhibitor Hall and say hello to Lee Helmken Cherry! Visitors to our booth will have a chance to enter to win a gift card and learn more about Soteria Solutions' evidence-informed prevention, training, and culture change programs.

We're also proud to share that Lee will also be presenting alongside Kimberly Henry, LMSW, of NOVA:
Beyond the Installation: How Civilian Organizations Can Assess Readiness to Support Military-Connected Survivors

This session will explore how civilian victim service organizations can strengthen their capacity to effectively serve military-connected survivors and build meaningful partnerships across military and civilian systems.

We look forward to connecting with advocates, prevention professionals, and victim service providers from across the country!

Learn more: https://www.soteriasolutions.org/2026nova

Grateful to the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base N.M. for hosting a powerful Bringing in the Bystande...
05/07/2026

Grateful to the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base N.M. for hosting a powerful Bringing in the Bystander® Train-the-Trainer workshop. Thank you so much to Elaine Gard and Marvin Cox for coordinating this training!

The real conversations in this training matter. When participants can openly explore real-world scenarios and be honest about implementation challenges, they’re tending to the root of the challenges they’re working to prevent – instead of wasting effort on the symptoms. They leave better prepared, empowered, and resourced to lead meaningful change through BITB.

Stronger teams. Safer communities. Mission ready.

Ready to host your own BITB for your installation? Contact us today!

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8 Jenkins Court, Suite 401
Durham, NH
03824

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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