UCI CARE

Re: Growth — People & Plant Care Therapeutic Horticulture Workshop

In April 2023, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, UCI CARE will be hosting an introductory therapeutic horticulture workshop. Each participant will receive a care kit containing a live plant, soil, various…

The Importance of Defining and Upholding Boundaries

When thinking of boundaries, one might think of rules, ‘stop signs,’ or ways of saying “no.” While boundaries can certainly involve hard limits, it is important to recognize that the practice of setting boundaries can extend beyond just a…

Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Requires Ending Discrimination in the Medical and Legal Systems

Undocumented Survivors

Authors: Dong-Anh Ngo and Antonia Gonzalez

In episode 18 of the Narrative Project, Dong-Anh Ngo and Katherine Contreas, interns at UCI CARE, discuss the topic of Undocumented Survivors.

Generational Trauma

Authors: Dong-Anh Ngo, Antonia Gonzalez

In episode 17 of the Narrative Project, members of the UCI community discuss their personal experiences and perspectives on generational trauma.

Domestic Violence Without Physical Abuse

Authors: Dong-Anh Ngo, Antonia Gonzalez

In episode 16 of the Narrative Project, members of the UCI community discuss their personal experiences and perspectives on domestic violence without physical abuse.

Body Shaming and Body Image

Authors: Dong-Anh Ngo, Antonia Gonzalez

In episode 15 of the Narrative Project, members of the UCI community discuss their personal experiences with body image and body shaming and how it overlaps with the normalization of violence.

Self-Care After an Experience of Power-Based Personal Violence

Practicing self-care can be a challenge to implement in our daily lives. It can be exceptionally challenging following an experience of power-based personal violence (PBPV) as the harm can impact one’s self- mind, body…

Experiences with Harm and Support in the LGBTQ Community

By: Kaeleigh Hayakawa

CONTENT WARNING: Mention of experiencing and/or witnessing sexual violence, homophobia, transphobia, and racism.