In the second episode of The New Consent Narrative, Jilly Mcbane and U student Oliver Liston talk about some of the nuances of navigating dating and sexual relationships as well as how college students understand consent and communication. The New Consent Narrative is a podcast from the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education about […]
Read MoreThis is Episode 1 of The New Consent Narrative, a podcast from the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education about consent and breaking down myths and misconceptions about relationship and sexual violence and what you can do about it. In this episode, host Jilly Mcbane is joined by Tillie Powell for a conversation […]
Read MoreBy Jilly Mcbane “Hello and welcome to The New Consent Narrative. My name is Jilly Mcbane.” I hope you get used to hearing that as it is my honor to introduce to you our very own podcast from the MCVP! As you can probably tell by the introduction, the podcast is titled, “The New Consent […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Rives The McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education officially implemented our poster campaign, “You Might Be Causing Harm If…” on January 17. The student staff members came up with this idea almost a year ago, so it’s been in the works for quite a while. We wanted to be very intentional […]
Read MoreBy 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, […]
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