Project S.A.F.E Research Guide

At CCC, we're committed to creating a campus where everyone is free from gender-based violence and where survivors are supported. 

Gender-based violence describes forms of harmful behavior when one person attempts to gain and maintain power and control over another person – and it can happen to anyone, regardless of their background, gender identity, or sexual orientation.  

This guide provides important information about what a healthy relationship does – and does not – look like so that we can all recognize abusive behaviors and support members of our campus community who have experienced harm. We also define the key components of consent and offer books and resources you can access for further learning, including titles about dating and domestic violence, survivorship, healthy communication and sexuality, and healing from trauma.  

Together, we can create a culture of consent on our campus and foster a safe, inclusive community where all of us can learn and grow free of fear. 

In this guide, you will find information and resources that discuss difficult topics, including dating and domestic abuse, sexual violence, and trauma. These can be challenging issues to learn about for anyone, especially since we know that most of us will be impacted by gender-based violence at some point in our lives, either directly or indirectly when we know someone – a friend, a loved one, a peer – who has been harmed.  

We encourage you to give yourself grace and care for yourself as you engage with this guide. If you notice yourself having feelings and reactions to any of the materials, that’s ok. Your emotions and responses are valid. We encourage you to take breaks as needed, step away and come back to the material when you’re ready, and connect with others for support. 

If you or someone you know needs help or would like to talk with someone about any information found in this guide, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our campus is full of resources and people ready to support you. Click on the “You Are Not Alone: Get Support at Wright” tab for more information about on-campus support available to you.  

Remember 911 is always available if you face any of the following: immediate physical danger, violations of restraining orders, injury, rapidly escalating threats or immediate danger to children or animals.

• The Domestic Violence hotline can be reached 24/7 at 877-863-6338 (877-TO END DV). They can provide crisis safety planning and referrals to emergency housing and support services to survivors of domestic violence in Illinois.

• The Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline offers confidential support 24/7 over the phone at 888-293-2080.  

• Have a Safety Plan, which is a personalized plan that can help you while experiencing domestic violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers an interactive website to help make the process easier to engage (Interactive Plan).

​​​​​​​Remember that if you have experienced harm, it is not your fault. Support is available.