By Tillie Powell I read my first true crime book when I was about 13. I was a big reader and in my teenage mind, true crime was a logical jump from young adult mystery and I. was. hooked. I would check out stacks of true crime books—learning about Elizabeth Smart and Jeffrey Dahmer and […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Rives I’ve found that talking about consent is one of the most complicated things I’ve had to do while working at the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education. Society has historically had such a fraught relationship with consent that it’s just not an easy thing to discuss. When people did start […]
Read MoreBy Jilly Mcbane and Sam Judd-Kim When you’re hooking up with someone, you might feel like there are certain things you’re supposed to do during that encounter—as well as things you’re not supposed to do after. But chances are, you’re not thinking about what prompts you to engage in that behavior or act the way […]
Read MoreDear Student Activists, I am ever-so-grateful for you–you push us to be better in higher education. You make us think about things in ways we haven’t thought of them before. You are brave. You are thoughtful. You make the world better for those who come after you. And, we have failed you. As I continue […]
Read MoreBy Chris Linder Thank you for your ongoing support of the MCVP! We remain incredibly grateful to be a part of the U community and for the people who continually show up, request programs, provide feedback and engage with us in our efforts to better understand and address dating and sexual violence among college students. […]
Read MoreBy Brenda Payan When you think of a person who harms others, who comes to mind? Someone with a strong build and bad intentions, hiding in the dark? Maybe someone with a long criminal record? Contrary to popular beliefs that causing harm is unique to certain groups of people, everyone is capable of causing harm, […]
Read MoreBy Jilly Mcbane This is one of eight posts in the center’s You Might Be Causing Harm If . . . campaign. “But I only showed it to one friend . . . ” Even if it didn’t end up getting around to other people you know that very act may be more harmful than […]
Read MoreBy Cameron Campbell This is one of eight posts in the center’s You Might Be Causing Harm If . . . campaign. You’re at a party and having a great time. A person catches your eye. You haven’t seen them before but, damn, they are attractive! After getting the courage to spark up a conversation, […]
Read MoreBy Sam Judd-Kim This post is one of eight in the center’s You Might Be Causing Harm If . . . campaign. What’s the harm in talking about your sex life? Aren’t we trying to destigmatize conversations about sex? While healthy conversations surrounding sex are vital, talking about how much sex you’re having may actually […]
Read MoreBy Yulisa Padilla This is one of eight posts in the center’s You Might Be Causing Harm If . . . campaign. If you and your friends were to each explain consent in your own words, I am sure you would come up with slightly different definitions. This is common since consent is a complex […]
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