Denim Day 2021 - “Jeans: An Alibi for Rape”

As we enter the month of April, we also recognize Sexual…

Redefining Masculinity

“Real men” don’t do this, and “real men” don’t do that, what makes a “real man” and who came up with these rules? The term masculinity and the spectrum used to measure it is so skewed, that men are advised to not express their emotions, not to dress or act a certain way, and to restrict…

Sex and Drugs: Consent Under the Influence

Authors: Melissa Bader-Huesgen and Abby Hyland

5 Tips to Work Toward Being a Trauma-Informed Educator

While being “trauma-informed” may feel like an educational buzzword, trauma-informed work ideally should be a foundation for any educator, including faculty, instructors, teaching assistants, and mentors and student affairs…

Integrating Trauma-Informed Care Into Your Everyday Life

What is Trauma?

The Socialization of Gender

By: Jasmine Chvilicek

In episode 11 of the Narrative Project, members of the UCI community discuss the socialization of gender.

In order to delve into how Narrative Project guests view, think about, and perform gender, UCI…

What happens when connecting with an Advocate?

Written by: Elleni Conley, Advocate; Nicole Leon, Advocate; Rasta Bagheri, Advocate

CARE Advocates are a confidential and free resource for UCI students, faculty and staff, including those at the Medical Center, who have…

Anti-Asian Violence Statement

Nearly 3800 reports of hate incidents targeted at the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community…

Combating Toxic Behaviors in Online Communities That Perpetuate Violence

Supporting a Survivor 101

In the aftermath of power-based personal violence, significant others can be a tremendous source of support and healing for the survivor. Whether it is actively listening to the survivor or holding their hand while visiting anxiety-provoking places, significant others can be an…