Attitudes / Perception / Awareness Content Topic Results

This curriculum explores issues of power and control, gender, self-esteem, masculinity and relationships, helping boys understand what it means to be a man in Judaism. Available for purchase from Jewish Women International. 

Domestic violence refers to a range of abusive behaviors which occur within intimate relationships. Determining the exact proportion of male victims is difficult because they may be more reluctant to come forward and report it. This poem features the story of a male survivor of domestic violence.

This article unpacks several common victim-blaming myths, explaining why they are harmful and how aspiring allies can respond when confronted with these comments. While the article focuses specifically on workplace harassment, many of the suggestions can be helpful for discussions about other forms of gender-based violence as well. 

This brochure suggests strategies that men can use to teach the boys in their lives that there is no excuse for violence in any relationship.

This webpage provides information about substances being used by perpetrators to compromise an individual's ability to consent to sexual activity. Safety tips for safe drinking are included.

"Overall, exposure to pornography creates unrealistic expectations of sexual activity for both men and women. As a parent, it’s important to have an open and honest discussion about pornography." This page offers some strategies for approaching the subject. 

In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.

The paper begins with a look at the historical efforts in Canada and the development of work with men and boys to end gender-based violence around the world. The paper examines root causes of gender-based violence, including socialization of men, power and patriarchy, masculinities, and gender inequality. Also included are promising strategies, best practices, and effective frameworks for engaging men and boys in the effort to reduce and prevent gender-based violence.

This brochure provides information and resources for congregations to address teen dating violence. It can be printed and inserted in a faith communitys weekly bulletin.

By examining the many ways society reinforces the use of power and control, those using the wheel can identify actions that might be taken on personal, cultural and institutional levels to end the tolerance of battering.

This white paper summarizes topics discussed during the Diversity Dialogue Discussion hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA). The panel discussed the root causes of racial bias and discriminatory practices in policing, the impact on communities of color, and potential solutions for addressing misconduct.

The wheel describes abusive tactics that batterers use to control their victims, focusing on how they may be experienced within the context of a relationship rooted in the military. Specific tactics are described in the wheel, including "Claiming Military/ Male Privilege."