The White Ribbon Campaign is an effort to get men involved in working to end men's violence against women, raise awareness of the problem and support organizations that deal with the consequences of men's violence against women. Men are asked to wear white ribbons as a personal statement that they will never commit, condone, or remain silent about men's violence against women. Men are asked not just to become "aware" of this issue but are invited to actually participate in efforts to reduce men's violence against women.
Check out The White Ribbon Campaign website for more information and resource. The Department of Health also has resources and information available.
Virginia Department of Health's Sexual Violence Prevention Speakers Bureau
The Sexual Violence Prevention Speakers Bureau consists of 30 men and women from around the state who have participated in a two-day intensive training. Our goal is to address primary prevention focusing on men and adolescent boys. We believe men can be empowered to prevent sexual violence without shaming and/or blaming. Research shows that, while most men are not rapists, most rapists are men. If you work with a group of men or adolescent boys and would like to have someone present on sexual violence prevention please use the information at the bottom of this page to contact us.
Each fall, there are two regional trainings focusing on how to involve men in sexual violence prevention. If you are looking for training for your staff or agency, please use the contact page to discuss this option.
Be sure to check out the "Upcoming Events" link for the current offering of trainings and workshops.
The Virginia Department of Health has worked with Men Can Stop Rape to design and license five unique posters around the "Men of Strength Campaign". If you would like some posters sent to your agency, visit the "Resources" page for more information. (Posters free to Virginia agencies)
A videotape, curriculum and trainings are available for agencies working with youth wanting to address this topic. Be sure to check out www.varapelaws.org to learn more on this issue. Contact us for more information.
Contact Us:
Robert L. Franklin, MS
Male Outreach Coordinator for Sexual Violence Prevention
Division of Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor St., 8th Floor
Richmond VA 23219
Phone: 804-864-7739 Fax: 804-864-7748
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