WHY ENGAGE MEN IN PREVENTION?

Ending violence in our communities takes all of us. Involving boys and men in our prevention work can benefit men, and the community.
 

• While the majority of  violence is committed by men, most men are not violent. Talk about a lot of potential allies in our work!

• Since most men do not agree with violence, prevention work can provide avenues for men to challenge other men and prevent violence in the community and against themselves.

• Men are affected by violence - both as survivors and supporters of loved ones. 

• As allies in this work, men can help educate their friends, families, and other males.

• We can always use more positive male role models!

• Limited media portrayals of gender and sexuality takes its toll on all of us, so men also have a big stake in changing the norms that support violence.