Prepare Your Organization with Sexual Assault Response Training
Courage Starts with You
Sherrie Allsup is a sexual assault and trauma expert providing trauma-informed training to law enforcement that is engaging and efficient. Ensure your organization has the knowledge to compassionately and effectively engage with victims.


Every 73 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted.
Education from the Victim's Point of View
Sherrie Allsup, founder of Courage Starts With You foundation, is a sexual assault survivor, speaker, and educator. Through expert knowledge and personal storytelling, she empowers attendees across the country to approach incidents and victims of sexual assault with skill and compassion.
As a survivor of sexual assault, Sherrie knows firsthand the lasting effects of trauma. Her goal is to inform and educate victims, first responders, and communities about the unique aspects of addressing this devastating crime.
Engaging Trauma-Informed Response Training
Convenient & Impactful
Sherrie brings the class to you. Her engaging, personal presentations increase impact and retention.
Cost-Effective & Efficient
Sherrie offers four and eight-hour seminars that allows your entire organization to be trained at once.
Experienced
Sherrie has presented at trainings across America:
- Sheriff Departments
- Police Academies
- Universities and Campus Police Departments
- Civic & Community Organizations

Campus Safety Magazine published an article by Sherrie Allsup & Chief Wiley Gammon. They explain how trauma-informed investigations of sexual assaults and other violent crimes enable investigators to increase perpetrator convictions. Read the article here.
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