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UCI CARE Statement on Anti-Racism

To our Black UCI community, we see you, hear you, and stand with you. Your lives matter. At UCI CARE, we believe that anti-racism and anti-oppression work is a necessary extension of our work in healing and anti-violence. This commitment includes ongoing internal…

Self-care: More than a buzz-word

Written by: Rasta Bagheri, Advocate

As we are moving through the school year and entering the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of practicing self-care.

How to File for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California

Written by: Elleni Conley, Advocate

Many times, when survivors of relationship or family abuse leave an abusive relationship or household, they consider filing for a restraining order. A…

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Setting clear personal boundaries is key to ensuring relationships are mutually respectful, supportive, and caring.

An Introduction to Intersectionality

Intersectionality, a term coined by American lawyer and advocate, Kimberlé Crenshaw, is defined as the interconnectedness of social identities (race, class, and gender) and their interactions with one another to create systems of discrimination and disadvantages…

Combating Anti-Black Racism Books and Film List

Debunking Myths Surrounding Sexual Assault

As I reflect on the past eight months that I worked for the CARE Office as a marketing intern, there are many things that I have learned. The first thing is about the UCI community as a whole. I have never been one to get involved on campus, so this…

A Message from the Advocates

Here are eight steps in safety planning