Welcome to Men Ending Violence.

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.