Men's Violence Prevention - Gonzaga University

Who are We?

The Men's Violence Prevention Group is the first group on campus dealing solely with Men's Violence Prevention, which we believe is essential to successfully fighting the destructive force of violence against women.

What are we doing?

As a selected group of students and faculty committed to creating awareness and prevention, we want to:

prevent sexism, homophobia, and violence against women.
look at how media influence our society and perpetuate sexual assault, rape, and other violent crimes.
make people aware of the circumstance that all of us know someone directly or indirectly affected by violence against women.

Where and When?

Right here at GU. We offer different programs and resident hall presentations all year long.

Why?

MVP seeks to be an active and visible representation of what we feel and believe - that violence against women is wrong and that we as men can help to curtail this problem which affects us everywhere, even here on campus. In taking the initiative in stopping violence against women, we fight occurrences of sexual assault and other crimes both on a behavioral and cognitive level. MVP is an opportunity for men to come together and learn how they can continue to be part of the solution . Through speakers like Todd Denny, bystander training, and discussions/programs that promote awareness and consciousness, we work to thwart violence against women.

How?

We strive to transform this campus by increasing awareness of the fact that violence against women happens every day. MVP wants to vital part in the prevention of these crimes. As a group concerned with cultural and social change, we share an identity that is concerned with preventing violence against women.

Contact Us !!!

If you want to join us or get some more information, please contact Michael Schmitz, MVP Coordinator:
mschmitz@gonzaga.edu.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Links

http://www.vawnet.org/DomesticViolence/PreventionAndEducation/Approaches/MenOrgs.php
This is a link provided by the Violence Against Women web page. Lists national, state, university, local-community-based, and global organizations and programs.

http://www.xyonline.net/links.shtml
This site offers comprehensive links and resources regarding men, gender, sexualities, and feminism. Lists over 600 national and international sites.

http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/pledge.htm
This U.S. Department of Justice site challenges men to "Take a Pledge." It lists several organizations, forums, and media campaigns, in which men can actively fight violence against women.

http://www.mencanstoprape.org/
Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. MCSR build young men's capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity.

http://www.ncava.org
The National Coalition Against Violent Athletes (www.ncava.org) offers help to victims, educators, and athletes dealing with violence in the sports world.

www.menstoppingviolence.org
A social change organization dedicated to ending violence against women.

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