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Engaging Men and Boys: Action Steps to End Male Violence Against Women

Join experts Ulester Douglas, MSW, and John Tramel, MSW, in this impactful webinar aimed at engaging men and boys to end male violence against women. This session will clarify the links between masculinity and violence, explore the necessity of involving men as allies, and provide actionable steps to mobilize support. Discover the challenges and opportunities in addressing discussions around male privilege, self-reflection, and responsibility. Together, we can foster change and create safer communities for all.

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Engaging Men and Boys: Action Steps to End Male Violence Against Women

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  1. From Engagement to Action: Engaging and Mobilizing Men and Boys to End Male Violence against Women Ulester Douglas, MSW & John Tramel, MSW

  2. Welcome and Introduction • Overview of Men Stopping Violence • Structure of the webinar • Expectation of our time together

  3. Why Engage Men and Boys? • Clarifying our understanding of male violence against women • All men and boys are trained in destructive notions of masculinity • All men and boys are equipped to use violence or the threat of violence against women and girls

  4. 3 Steps for Engaging and Mobilizing Men and Boys to End Male Violence against Women

  5. 1. Getting Men’s and Boys’ Attention Challenges • Not our problem • Homosocial structure • Homophobia

  6. Getting Men’s and Boys’ Attention, Cont’d Opportunities • It is in men’s and boys’ self-interest • Illustrate the actual or potential impact of male violence on women and girls • Demonstrate the impact of male violence on men • Appeal to their expressed interest in making a difference

  7. 2. Requirements of Responsible Male Allies Challenges • Male Privilege: • Hero complex • Resisting self-reflection • Blindness to privilege

  8. Requirements of Responsible Male Allies, Cont’d Opportunities • Critical self-examination • Developing an analysis • Putting theory into practice

  9. 3. Men at Work Challenges • Male Privilege: • Resisting women’s leadership • Defending against accountability for self and other men • Competition

  10. Men at Work, Cont’d Opportunities • Men taking responsibility for the problem and sharing in the solutions • Increasing safety in communities • Advancing Social Change

  11. To request a training or consultation, contact us at:Men Stopping Violence(404) 270-9894www.menstoppingviolence.org

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