Question 1

When was the Sexual Violence Commission founded?

Accepted Answer

The Commission was founded in fall 2016. It briefly paused in fall 2017 and was revived in January 2018 with an entirely new membership.

Question 2

How is the Commission structured?

Accepted Answer

It operates through a working group model. Current working groups cover Education and Prevention, Survivor Support, and ASUC Coordination and Accountability.

Question 3

Does the Commission provide direct support to survivors?

Accepted Answer

The Commission is not a confidential advocacy service, but its Survivor Support working group creates healing spaces and promotes wellness resources. For confidential support, PATH to Care's 24-hour Care Line is available at (510) 643-2005.

Question 4

What does the Education and Prevention working group actually do?

Accepted Answer

It builds spaces for thoughtful campus engagement on consent and sexual violence issues. This can include responding to current events, activism, and working with specific campus communities and PATH to Care to promote a healthy campus climate.

Question 5

Is this club part of the ASUC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Sexual Violence Commission is an official ASUC commission, and one of its working groups specifically coordinates SVSH-related policy and platforms across ASUC offices, senators, and executive officers.

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