Contact Sherrie Allsup

Through the Courage Starts With You Foundation, Sherrie Allsup offers impactful, trauma-informed training most notably her Texas Law Enforcement Sexual Assault Training. This essential program is designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the tools, strategies, and sensitivity needed to respond effectively and compassionately to survivors of sexual assault.

With years of hands-on experience and a deep personal understanding of trauma, Sherrie delivers training that is not only educational but transformative. Her approach empowers officers to move beyond outdated investigative practices and embrace methods that support survivors, reduce re-traumatization, and promote justice. These sessions are grounded in current research, the neurobiology of trauma, and survivor-centered communication techniques that foster trust and respect.

Each training is aligned with Texas POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) requirements, ensuring participants gain not only practical knowledge but also meet professional development standards. Officers leave with actionable skills that can immediately improve how they engage with survivors and conduct trauma-informed investigations.

Sherrie’s training can be delivered in person or virtually and is ideal for police departments, sheriff’s offices, campus safety teams, and any agency involved in sexual assault response. From small-group workshops to keynote presentations, her sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each audience while reinforcing the importance of a victim-centered approach.

By engaging with the Courage Starts With You Foundation, departments demonstrate their commitment to building safer communities where survivors feel heard, protected, and respected. Sherrie’s work helps shift agency culture toward empathy, accountability, and improved outcomes for survivors.

To schedule a session or learn more about course offerings, reach out today. Be part of the change. Together, we can strengthen trauma response efforts—one training at a time.