Men and #MeToo

 

With so much happening with the #MeToo movement, it can be difficult to know what to do as a man. Many men at UM want to do something. Something that will help survivors. Something that will change culture.

Allyship: Men and Metoo

With so much happening with the #MeToo movement, it can be difficult to know what to do as a man. Many men at UM want to do something. Something that will help survivors. Something that will change culture.

Watch the video to hear a group of men from actors, models, athletes, and CEO’s discuss more about men and the #metoo movement 

How to Help Yourself

  • Trust yourself: No matter what the circumstances were, you are not to blame for what happened to you. Give yourself permission to do what you need to do to take care of yourself.

How To Give Support

If you know someone who has experienced sexual violence, it can be difficult to know what to say and how to help. Below are some suggestions to effectively support your student, friend, or loved one. 

Overview:

  1. Believe them. When someone discloses an experience of sexual violence, it is not the time to interrogate or question the validity of their claim. Rather, it is a time to hear and believe them.

Crisis Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides free confidential psychological services for currently enrolled U of M undergraduate and graduate students. These services include support for students experiencing a crisis or urgent situation. The following is a list of crisis services provided by CAPS. Consultation with CAPS is available if help is needed in determining what service fits for your need.

When And Where Do We Meet?

Fall/Winter 2023-2024:

  1. Weekly - Mondays 6-7pm - Committee, Mason Hall
  2. Monthly - Tuesdays 6-7pm - General body
    1. 9/19 (Mason)
    2. 10/24 (Parker Room in Union)
    3. 11/28 (Parker)

CAPS 101 (CIA)

What is CAPS 101?

In order to engage the campus community to help students take positive pathways to achieve mental health and wellness, CAPS 101 is a presentation led by CAPS in Action members explaining the basics of the University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services to different organizations on campus.

If you would like a CAPS 101 for your student group, please contact: [email protected]

CAPS 101 will be presented virtually this Fall due to COVID.

Sexualized Violence

Sexual violence does not discriminate. Both survivors and perpetrators come from all genders, cultures, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, and religions. Sexual violence is defined as any unwanted sexual contact or interaction and can include: