We live in an increasingly complex, diverse, global society where there have been many victims of senseless violence in BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color) and other marginalized communities at the hands of oppressive behavior. At CAPS, we strive to be allies; we hear and share the anguish of black and indigenous communities and other victims of ongoing racial or bias-motivated oppression and violence. While the work at CAPS focuses on healing, finding solutions, and bridging differences, we recognize there is no easy fix for systemic racism and the oppression of marginalized identities. We are starting by taking a hard look at the pernicious roots of racial bias and oppression of all types in our country, our communities, our institutions, and within ourselves – and trying to take concrete steps to combat it. We must acknowledge and identify the existing structures and worldviews that create and maintain cultural and racial disparities.
CAPS strongly condemns racism, violence, and oppression in all of its forms and understands the increasing level of trauma, anger, and despair, especially among Black students, students of color, and all students who carry marginalized identities, and the corresponding risks to mental health and emotional well-being.
Resources
TCNJ Division of Equity and Inclusion also has a variety of useful resources.
The following resources from the STEVE FUND may also help you cope.
- Community Healing Network: Healing in the Face of Racial Trauma
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Taking Care of Yourself
- Self-Care Tips For Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week (Vice)
- Boston University Racial Trauma Toolkit
- NYU The Trauma of Racism
Text STEVE to 741741 to reach a culturally trained CRISIS TEXT LINE COUNSELOR
Additional Resources:
- Black Lives Matter Resources
- Beam Community
- To Write Love On Her Arms: Black Lives Matter: Black Mental Health Matters Too
- What Will It Take To Bridge Our Differences?
- Can We Reduce Bias in Criminal Justice?
- How To Fight Racism Through Inner Work
- How to Sustain Your Activism
- How To Help All Students Feel Like They Belong
- How To Find Strength in Being Different
- Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom: A Resource for Educators
- The Trevor Project
- The Human Rights Campaign
- Asian Mental Health Collective
- DESI + LGBTQ Helpline for South Asian Students
- Therapy for Latinx
- StrongHearts Native Helpline
- Lines for Life: Racial Equity Support Line