Consent when taking photos or videos of someone is important - ALWAYS!
Taking photos or videos of someone without their consent, especially when they are in a vulnerable position is harmful.
We should be practicing consent, even with small things like taking photos and videos of people to avoid causing harm to one another. 
Here are some things you can do:
Ask yourself why you feel you need to take a photo/video of someone without their consent?How would I feel if someone took a photo/video of me without my consent?How can I do better to practicing asking permission before taking a photo or video of someone?What can I do to take accountability for myself when it comes to taking t photos/videos of other?
Learn More at https://violenceprevention.utah.edu/examples-of-harmful-behavior/ or by screenshotting the QR code above!
#primaryprevention #preventharm #violenceprevention #universityofutah #mcvp #consent #photosHave you ever heard that being drunk makes someone more likely to be harmed?
Let’s unpack that.
Alcohol can be used as a tool by people causing harm to make individuals more vulnerable.
Giving someone drinks in hopes of having sex with them ignores their boundaries, can push them to do something they don’t want or aren’t ready for, and violates their autonomy. 
If you are ever unsure if someone wants to have sex, especially if they’ve been drinking, stop!
You can always check back in when they’re sober, but you can’t undo harm caused. 
#primaryprevention #preventharm #violenceprevention #universityofutahSome friends of ours might love talking about sex
…and others, not so much.
It’s important to remember that conversations about sex with friends can help us connect, learn about ourselves, and gain advice or reassurance.
However, If you are questioning whether or not to share intimate or private information, it’s probably best to avoid it. 
Be sure to not only consider your relationship with your partner (and whether they want your friends to know these details) as well as your relationship with your friend (and whether or not they are comfortable hearing them!).
Also, you might unintentionally be bragging or looking for validation…which can be all types of harmful!
#primaryprevention #preventharm #violenceprevention #universityofutah #mcvp #braggingrights
New Blog Alert! Let’s chat about people who cause harm and abolition.
This powerful blog post by our Graduate Assistant, Tillie, explores the intersection of harm, healing, and accountability. She challenges us to rethink justice—not as punishment, but as growth.
She reminds us that EVERYONE has value and confronts the idea that some people are disposable.She poses: “What can we do to form a community so strong and established that harm is unthinkable and violence never inevitable?”
And reminds us that it starts with YOUAsk yourself: What have you experienced in your life that has influenced how you view and treat others? What makes it easy or hard for you to make connections? How can you develop and cultivate empathy? What does accountability mean to you? How do you react when you learn you’ve hurt someone?
Check out the full post (screenshot the QR code on screen) and let’s reframe what justice and change can look like.
#primaryprevention #abolition #traumainformed #accountability #mcvp #changeispossible #collectivehealing #mentalhealthmatters #universityofutah #communityfirst #preventharm #empathyoverpunishment- Meet our 2025 Student Staff Team
We’re excited to introduce the amazing new student staff at the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention! These brilliant minds are ready to bring fresh ideas, creativity, and passion to everything they do. Stay tuned for some incredible action projects coming your way later this year! 
#newyearnewteam #studentstaff2025 #staytuned #campusinnovation #excitingprojects #primaryprevention #preventharm #violenceprevention #universityofutah #mcvp Being in a relationship is fun and exciting, and it’s normal to want to spend a lot of time with your partner.
However, taking up all of your partner’s time and keeping them from their community can be harmful, since this is a form of control. It can lead to: Keeping other harmful behaviors a secret. Preventing someone from having a full life outside of their relationship. Harmful effects on your partner’s mental and physical health.
If you worry that you may be isolating your partner, ask yourself: What is making me want to isolate my partner? Maybe jealousy, fear, stress, feeling out of control, or something else entirely? Do I have any unmet needs that are influencing my behavior? How can I find a balance of quality time and individuality in my relationships? 
#primaryprevention #preventharm #violenceprevention #universityofutah #mcvp #timeisvaluable
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