We developed the community agreements as a way to encourage the creation of a safe space for UC Davis students, employees, and the greater community. Please read below for examples of what the agreements look like in practice:

• Foster a culture of consent, and respect folks’ space and boundaries.
• - Check in with others around you before taking a phone call in a public space
  - Request permission to sit near someone or to engage in conversation with them
  - Feel empowered to let others in the space know what your boundaries are around noise, space, etc.
• Be mindful of your impact on those around you.
• - Notice the volume level around you and try to stay within that range. As a rule of thumb, the library space(s) are prioritized as study spaces while the Conference Room is more social.
  - Take only what you need from our pantry and other resources.
  - Be conscientious of the space you are using and keep walkways and other spaces accessible.
• Demonstrate care for our space and the communities we serve.
• - Clean up after yourself–wipe down surfaces, throw away trash, and scoot your chair in
  - Stay home or wear a mask if you suspect you are sick
  - Please check in using our QR codes and Google Form. This helps support our work!
  - Don’t assume pronouns of folks in our space and make an effort to use others’ correct pronouns consistently
• Ask WRRC staff for support if you need it, and treat our team with respect.
• - Find us in the Resource Room or Joy Fergoda Library
  - Please be patient if a staff member is assisting someone else
  - While we are here to support you, we expect that you treat us with compassion and courtesy
  - If you have questions about touchy topics, that is ok, but get consent before asking staff and be mindful of their personal boundaries

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are only women allowed in your space?
• No! People of all genders are welcome to utilize our space and resources. Our work is based in promoting gender equity and opportunities for reflection and growth around gender. Doing this work benefits people of all genders. Anyone who is interested in learning about feminism, gender equity, gender identity, or other related topics is welcome to attend our programs or come by our space!
• Is there a charge for items or programs you offer?
• ALLLLLLL of our programs and resources are free to UC Davis students! This includes programming like the Davis Feminist Film Festival and Love Your Body Week, as well as community outreach like STEM for Girls. Additionally, we offer free menstrual and safer sex supplies, testing materials (during midterms/finals), and more in our space!
• Can you tell me more about the Student Parent Closet?
• The Diaper Closet has moved to Aggie Compass. You can find Aggie Compass on the first floor of the Memorial Union, next to the MU Market. Visit aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu for hours and more information.
• I am more interested in getting involved. How can I get more involved?
• There are so many ways you can get involved here at the WRRC! We suggest that you take some time to explore all those ways on this page: Get Involved
• Are you a medical provider, or can you provide me with medical support?
• The WRRC is not a medical provider and we are not able to provide medical support. However, we are happy to provide you with resources and referrals to medical providers in and around the Davis area. Additionally, we do provide pregnancy tests and members of the career staff team are certified in sexual education through Planned Parenthood of America and can support with information on birth control options (we just don't provide birth control in our space).
• What do you mean you offer crisis support?
• The WRRC staff team is here to support those who are navigating crisis. We are able to take drop-ins M-F during our open hours. We are here to listen, provide support and offer resource referrals. We know that it can be overwhelming to do research on where to get support for things when someone is navigating something difficult, so we are here to support by being able to know exactly where to refer someone. If we don't know then we can definitely find out for them. Additionally, the WRRC serves as a confidential reporting unit for situations involving sexual violence/harassment and domestic/intimate partner violence. This means, any person who may be navigating or experiencing these types of situations can receive support from any WRRC staff member without needing to file a report. WRRC staff members can provide information/resources about reporting options and emotional/mental/physical health support services. It is important to note that the WRRC is confidential only with regards to the above mentioned topics.