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Abused man

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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.
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These Arguments Are Often Used Against Victims Of Workplace Harassment. Male Allies Can Help.

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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 domestic and sexual violence as well. 
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Overcoming Pressure: Supporting Boys and Young Men Navigating Online Spaces

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A resource that helps boys and young men recognize unhealthy social and digital pressures, build healthy relationship skills, and seek support when facing online abuse or harmful expectations. Available in English and Spanish.
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Relationships & Sexuality

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A comprehensive resource that promotes healthy relationships, sexuality education, and sexual abuse prevention for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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Coaching Boys into Men Playbook

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This Playbook provides "teach-easy" tactics and teachable moments to illustrate ways coaches can role model and promote healthy choices and relationships among youth.
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Talking to Your Child About Pornography

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"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. 
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So You Want to Talk About Race

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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.
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Working with Male Survivors: Understanding Expressions of Trauma for Men

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Examines how male survivors may express trauma in nontraditional ways, emphasizing the need for nuanced, empathetic approaches from providers.
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The Primer: Helping Victims of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse in Polygamous Communities

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This resource was designed to assist human services professionals, law enforcement officers and others in helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse from polygamous communities in Arizona and Utah.
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Model Workplace Policy On Employer Responses to Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking

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This model policy outlines guidelines for workplace responses to victims/survivors of violence and perpetrators of violence.
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Issue Brief: Engaging Men and Boys to Reduce and Prevent Gender-Based Violence

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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.
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Racial Justice and the Culture of Community Policing in America

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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.