Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)
If there is an emergency or imminent threat, contact 9-1-1 or University Police at 559.278.8400
Referral Form
Individuals can submit an ONLINE REFERRAL FORM or contact BIT Team chairs if they want to refer a university member of concern.
Contact Team Chairs
| Team/Group Name | Contact Name | Contact Department | Contact Phone | Contact Email |
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Threat Assessment & Risk Prediction (TARP) |
James Watson, Chair |
University Police Chief |
559.278.8400 |
jwatson@csufresno.edu |
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Victim Advocate |
559.278.6796 |
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Campus Assessment & Response Team (CARE) |
Jamie Pontius-Hogan |
Assistant Dean of Students |
559.278.5357 |
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Campus Assessment & Response Team (CARE) |
Dr. Malia Sherman |
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services |
559.278.6777 |
Process
Referral forms are reviewed daily (Monday-Friday). The BIT Teams will investigate the issue and make referral to the most appropriate BIT team(s) and determine appropriate interventions and/or resources, if any, are needed. The BIT team will follow up with the individual initiating the report to gather additional information. If a situation demands immediate attention or happens overnight or during the weekend, please alert University Police by calling 559.278.8400.
Note: It is important to remember that in most situations the BIT Teams may not be able to provide detailed follow-up information to the reporting person. Information is shared on a need-to-know basis.
For Emergencies
Call 911 or Campus Police 559-278-8400
Rape Counseling Services (559) 222-7273
Marjaree Mason Center (559) 233-4357
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
24 Hour Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255