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Ways YOU Can Get Involved:

 

 

10 things Men Can Do to End Violence:

  1. Join Western Men Against Violence
  2. Educate yourself about issued of oppression and share that knowledge with others.
  3. Start or participate in a discussion group about men's roles in ending violence and creating healthier, safe communities.
  4. Speak out against acts of discrimination and prejudice.
  5. Reject traditional stereotypes about men that devalue emotions and "feminine" qualities.
  6. Be a positive role model for boys and other men.
  7. Volunteer. Mentor a child, become a tutor, help out at the women's center or off campus at a rape crisis center or domestic violence shelter.
  8. Make a personal commitment to treat yourself and others with respect.
  9. Never pressure anyone for sex. Communicate your desires clearly and ask your partner to do the same. Do not make assumptions about what the person wants based on the person's clothing or actions.
  10. Believe someone who tells you about an assault. Listen carefully and ask how you can help. Refer them to CASAS at 650-3700.

 

Community Service:

At least once a quarter, the Men's Violence Prevention Peer Healht Educators aim to do a community service project. Ongoing projects may include: assisting community agencies with fund raising, office work, or providing technical assistance and computer support, establishing a mentoring program to work with Western students in need, or to work with boys in the community.

 

Awareness:

Our Peer Health Educators use various forms of media to inform the community about the reality of violence, and provides information and tools people can use to prevent violence. Examples include: writing letters to the editor, opinion pieces, helping write and produce a newsletter, assisting social marketers in creating advertisements, posters, and brochures. The Peer Health Educators may also staff information tables and conduct outreach on campus. To get MVPP LA's involved, contact Joshua at 650 3290.

 

Events:

This group works as a team to create events for the campus community or collaborates with other groups on already established campus events. Some examples include: Red Square Info Fair, Domestic Violence Prevention Months activities, a White Ribbon Campaign (to show support for ending men's violence against women), bringing speakers to campus, Sexual Assault Action Week, and Take Back the Night.

 

To find out more contact Mark at Mark.Green@wwu.edu

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