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While the topic of sexual violence and harassment might be a difficult one, the good news is that there are so many ways to tackle this issue and we can all play a role, no matter how big or small or what our relationship to UCC is.  

Safe activism means making it sustainable to avoid burnout and trauma. We all have something different to offer, and we all learn in different ways. If you want to get involved, think about your skillset and what kind of campaigns you are comfortable getting involved in. Training and support are provided, and we are all a team working together with the shared goal of making consent culture a larger part of life in UCC and beyond.  

• SoundSquad  

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Our SoundSquad team is made of up of students from UCC who want to play a role in the continued process of building a culture of respect and consent on campus. They take part on various activities from hosting workshops, distributing material, contributing to the development of campaigns, and so much more. They are people who we value immensely for their willingness to give up their time and energy for this goal.  

To become a SoundSquad member, you can email esvh@ucc.ie and take part in a four-hour training to join our wonderful team of creative, compassionate legends. Time commitments vary and we can be flexible around your schedule.  

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Here are just a few ways that you can help to continue to build a culture of consent in UCC and beyond:  

• Take the RSVP Program 

• Take the Bystander program 

• Take the Active* Consent eLearning module 

• Take the Active* Consent continuous professional development module  

• Go to a consent workshop 

• Share content from Safe Gaffs and Safe Gigs if you go to events or host them 

• Ask your society to host a consent workshop or SVH information session  

• Make space for SVH discussions at team meetings  

• Heads of schools can nominate staff willing to do further training on SVH  

• Attend an information session on how to report SVH at UCC  

• Contact SVHPR Manager with an idea to collaborate on  

• Embed a link to resources into reading lists 

• Practice sustainable self-care  

• Make the Active* Consent Start Here cards available in your location  

• Follow us on social media  

• Share our videos and social media content 

• Tell your friends, family, colleagues, students, or managers about Safe and Sound and other SVH initiatives  

• Display posters around your college/school 

• Contact SVHPR Manager about organising training for your group/department 

• Talk about SVH with SVHPR Manager on your podcast/video 

We all have different strengths and different ways that we like to get involved in projects. Some people love to speak on stage, some are more comfortable managing technology, others want to write or take photos. The graphic below shows some of the different types of changemakers- which one are you?