Men Ending Violence
Welcome to Men Ending Violence. This web site focuses on involving men in the reduction of sexual violence as part of the Virginia Department of Health's Sexual Violence Prevention Program.
This web site focuses on involving men in the reduction of sexual violence through education, training, funding, and resources. This web page is a part of the Virginia Department of Health's Sexual Violence Prevention Program.
Sexual Violence is a broad term that includes sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, and molestation. It affects women, men, youth, elders and society. The act of sexual violence is about power and control over another.
Historically, the issue of sexual violence has been viewed as a women's issue. In recent years, observers have identified that male perpetration of sexual assault and relationship violence is a serious problem. In addressing this problem, many communities have focused their efforts on the behavior of potential victims (mainly women). While these programs are valuable, communities have been slow to focus specifically on the behavior of the potential perpetrator (mainly men).
The goal of Men Ending Violence is to invite men to participate in efforts to reduce sexual violence. We can no longer think of rape as "just a women's issue." Sexual violence impacts both men and women. Ending sexual violence begins by inviting men to learn about sexual violence and challenging them to examine masculinity. Men have a responsibility and the power to end sexual violence. As men begin to speak out against sexual violence they become part of the solution.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Getting Involved
The idea that sexual violence prevention is more than just an issue for women, let alone the concept that men can be allies in the prevention of sexual violence has only recently begun to gain widespread attention. Listed on the links above are reasons why sexual violence prevention is also a men's issue and a few examples of campaigns and programs being used in Virginia.
Why Should Men Care | What Men Can Do | Campaigns and Programs
Please visit here for current trainings and events.
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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