Our Mission
The CARE Team is a campus-wide team designed to support the health, safety, and success of the IU Indianapolis community.
Our Purpose
The CARE Team provides consultation, makes recommendations for action, and coordinates campus resources in response to reports of disruptive or concerning behavior displayed by students, staff, or faculty.
Examples of concerning behavior include, but are not limited to:
- Observed behaviors that lead to concerns about someone’s well-being.
- Bizarre or strange behavior such as acting "out of touch" with reality.
- Patterns of behavior that are angry, hostile, abusive, or disruptive.
- Behavior that appears to be dangerous or threatening to oneself or others.
All concerns requiring immediate attention (criminal, violent, threatening, or imminent suicidal behavior) should be directed to the University Police or local law enforcement.
The CARE Team does not enact sanctions or administer policy regarding referrals. However, the CARE Team can coordinate and share information with units that may take administrative actions.
When there is an imminent threat of harm to self or others, the CARE Team will share information with units responsible for evaluating the need for immediate detention; refer to the Critical Threat Assessment Team; or provide emergency notification of others.
The CARE Team may also recommend that reports be made to offices responsible for conduct/disciplinary action (student, staff, or faculty).
In some cases, there may be no violation of campus rules or policies, but the behavior may evoke alarm or concern among involved persons. The CARE Team provides consultation and recommendations to the appropriate parties, such as: classroom or workplace management strategies; behavioral contract development; communicating concerns; and awareness of campus resources and services.