Social Justice CARE

Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network recognizes that our Black students are struggling with systemic racism in our society. We recognize that our Asian students are also experiencing discrimination, distress, and prejudice arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that so many other students of marginalized identities have been and continue to experience anguish and harm from conscious and subconscious bias as well. The Student Care Network strongly condemns and rejects acts of racism, police brutality, violence toward Black people, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, and classism.

We stand in solidarity with you, we are here for you, we are advocating for you, and we recognize your need for support and affirmation. As the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Stated, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”. We acknowledge that harm experienced by any community member is damaging to our collective community.

In addition to the services offered by the primary offices of the Student Care Network, this website is designed to offer Social Justice Care resources –whether you are seeking an affirming community, looking to deepen self-care or healing practices, interested in reviewing anti-racism educational materials, or would like to learn more about how you can actively participate in social justice efforts. The Student Care Network seeks to support students witnessing, experiencing, and actively working against injustice of any kind.

We invite all students to explore these resources as a path toward understanding and healing. We acknowledge that these resources are organized by race and ethnic identity, and that social justice refers to the broad eradication of inequity for all identities. The Student Care Network is committed to expanding this website to reflect the experiences and needs of all students. This website is not exhaustive, and thus we invite feedback on how these resources can further reflect the needs within our community.

Gratitude and appreciation is extended to all Vanderbilt students and staff who worked to develop this website, and who continue to work to eradicate social injustice.

Identity-based UCC Drop-In Consultations

UCC Drop-In Consultations are available to students who are in need of more immediate support. Drop-in Consultations provide easy access to informal, confidential, and free consultations with providers from the University Counseling Center (UCC). There are several identity-based time slots available that we hope provide opportunities for our students to receive brief support around these concerns in a more overtly affirming space.

C- Community	A- Action	R- Restoration	E- Education