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June 2019 - The Advocate Newsletter
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MCRCC Spotlight: Maggie Melone-Echiburu
Get to know our Board President!
Having served on the MCRCC Board of Directors since 2014, Maggie Melone-Echiburu became our Board President in August 2018. We recently asked her to share a little about herself.
What is one of the best things about contributing to MCRCC?
The best thing to me is knowing that my contribution is helping make a difference in someone's life. The services provided by MCRCC are so important and, unfortunately, so many people need them. We don't need to know what people's stories are; we need to help as much as we can.
What is a fun fact about you?
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Self-Care
5-20-2019
Written by Amber Wasson, MCRCC Client Services Manager
Self-care is when you actively and deliberately do something to take care of your own mental, emotional and physical health. It doesn’t mean you squeeze something in but that you take the time to slow down, enjoy and find some calm or clarity in it. It is not selfish nor should it be considered indulgent. It is necessary in order to live a happy and healthy life.
It does not need to be complicated and looks different for everyone. Maybe self-care for you is a walk on the beach, going to the gym, creating something, a....
Staff Spotlight: May 2019
Lorelei Ahlemeyer, our Campus Advocacy Program Manager 
Housed in the Health & Wellness Center at CSUMB, Lorelei Ahlemeyer's primary role is to assist students, faculty, and staff that have been affected by any kind of sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and/or sexual harassment. Although that is her primary role, she is involved in much more. You'll find her at campus-wide activities and events, info tables, orientations, etc. She does lots of presentations on campus, ranging from informing people about Campus Advocate services, to special topics like trauma-informed....
Survivor Story #15
Below is the 15th submission to the Community Forum for Survivors submitted anonymously on 10/24/2018. We appreciate the trust this survivor, and all survivors, place in us by sharing their stories. Note: MCRCC does not allow comments on blog posts.
Survivor’s gender identity: Male
The survivor’s age at the time sexual violence was perpetrated against them: 5,15,21
The survivor's age now: 40
Survivor's Name: Eric
The survivor’s description of sexual violence perpetrated against them:
"I was molested by an older boy when I was 5 years old. He was about 3-4 years older than me....
Talking About Safe Touches
Written by Herminia Cervantes, Child Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator
The Maxine Waters Act of 1984 mandates Child Abuse Prevention Education for public school children at four points in their school careers. For over twenty years, the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center has been providing Child Abuse Prevention programs to students on the Monterey Peninsula and over 10 years in Salinas and South County. As prevention educator, my job involves going around elementary schools in both Salinas and South County to talk to children about good and bad touches in order to prevent abuse and....
Survivor Story #14
Below is the 14th submission to the Community Forum for Survivors submitted anonymously on 10/10/2018. We appreciate the trust this survivor, and all survivors, place in us by sharing their stories. Note: MCRCC does not allow comments on blog posts.
Survivor’s gender identity: Female
The survivor’s age at the time sexual violence was perpetrated against them: 27
The survivor's age now: 33
The survivor’s description of sexual violence perpetrated against them:
"My roommates and I were hosting a party at our house. It was a fun night with a lot of friends and friends of friends. I....
Survivor Story #13
Below is the 13th submission to the Community Forum for Survivors submitted anonymously on 10/10/2018. We appreciate the trust this survivor, and all survivors, place in us by sharing their stories. Note: MCRCC does not allow comments on blog posts.
Survivor’s gender identity: Female
The survivor’s age at the time sexual violence was perpetrated against them: 20
The survivor's age now: 33
The survivor’s description of sexual violence perpetrated against them:
"I was walking home around 9pm from dinner with friends, along a main street. I was crossing a side street when two....
