We are a group of men working in the UCSB community to end sexual violence. Our approach focuses on the role men have to play to bring about real change in society. That is, men are the ones who are doing 99.9% of the raping, and it is high time that men start accepting responsibility for rape. We do not hate men, and we do not think that all men rape. In fact, most men do not. But the ones who do make us all look bad, and what’s worse, “normal” male behavior hides rapists.

Students Stopping Rape (SSR) and Men Against Rape (MAR) are student groups focused on eliminating sexual and domestic violence in the UCSB community. RPEP Internships are a great way to get involved as well.

There are additional steps you can take to prevent this type of violence including:

• Speak up - If you see someone being hurt, say something
• Step up – Do something to help or get other people to help you
• Seek help – Contact resources including RPEP, police, and other campus and community resources. For referrals to police, healthcare providers, private therapists, and additional campus and community resources, please contact RPEP.
• Make a lasting impact
  • Educate yourself on sexual and domestic violence and other types of oppression and violence
  • Support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable
  • Acknowledge your own privileges and stereotypes
  • Challenge sexist, homophobic, racist jokes and other statements based on prejudices
  • Refuse to be silent; silence condones hurtful behavior
  • Encourage others to get involved as well
  • Support and volunteer for student groups and organizations making a difference
  • Invite RPEP to speak with student groups and organizations
  • Create and support policies and procedures mandating education and training for students, staff and faculty
  • Join rallies, write letters of support, and be active in social change