Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

[Heather Horton <>]

Amy—One of the issues we’re trying to address on our campus with regard to intra-group conflict and tension in our LGBTQIA community is social justice burnout.  There’s some interesting research, like that of Chen and Gorski, that looks at causes, symptoms and potential remedies for burnout that might be useful.  I find that we often don’t appreciate the toll that dealing with daily micro-aggressions and trying so hard to make change can take on individuals and communities.  For my campus at this time, we feel like we have to address the pain that people are experiencing first, then move toward resolving conflicts, then teach the social change knowledge and skills that our students need to make progress on their social justice goals.

--Heather

 

 

Heather L. Horton, Ph.D.

Director, Wellness Resource Center

Colorado College

719-389-6211

Preferred pronouns:  she*her*hers

http://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/wellness/

 

From: Amy Cleckler [mailto:]
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 7:09 AM
To:
Subject: bystander intervention/anti-racism curriculum

 

hi folks - this is not particularly about sexual violence, but i hope that some of you might know about curricula or programs used with campus communities that teach bystander intervention theory/techniques to combat racism (particularly intra-racial conflict and tension).

the Center for Black Culture on our campus asked me for resources, and i don't know of any. any ideas you have are appreciated!

thanks, 

Amy

 

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Amy Cleckler, MSW, MPH, LCSW
Gender Violence Prevention & Services Coordinator
Office of Gender Violence Prevention & Intervention
Duke University Women's Center
Location: https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/wc/contact-us 
Desk: 919-681-6231
Emergency/On-call: 919-886-6814

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