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  • General Material
January 2012

Toward Healthy and Whole: Rethinking Gender and Transformation for Bois of Color

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This document describes the Brown Boi Project approach to gender transformation. Gender transformative learning builds an environment where mental health resources are de-stigmatized, new models for masculinity emerge, and boys of color are able to develop an empowering sense of self.
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  • Training Tools
  • General Material
January 2012

Sexual Violence in Disasters: Interactive Online Series

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This three-part series of interactive online courses discuss the connections among sexual violence and disasters and offer recommendations for creating a pre-disaster plan for sexual violence prevention and response.
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  • General Material
January 2012

It’s time... to talk about gender norms

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This document provides information on gender norms, sexuality, and ways to create environments that decrease restrictive gender norms and promote healthier sexual interactions. It also provides a list of resources.
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  • General Material
December 2011

United States' Investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office

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The Department of Justice opened an investigation of the Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff’s Office (MCSCO) in March 2008. This letter highlights factual and legal findings on the violations committed.
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  • General Material
November 2011

Theories that shape our work

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This page presents the various theories guiding the work of Men Can Stop Rape, including explanations for Bystander Intervention, Socio-Ecological Model for Prevention, Social and Emotional Learning Theory, and Dominant Stories and Counter-stories of Masculinity.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
October 2011

Addressing the Gendered Dimensions of Harassment and Bullying: What domestic and sexual violence advocates need to know

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This paper clarifies the distinctions between bullying and harassment and the priorities and responsibilities of school districts, explores the unintended consequences of ignoring the gendered dimensions of bullying and harassment in K-12 schools, and suggests helpful strategies for advocates collaborating with school personnel and students.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
October 2011

Changing Perceptions of Sexual Violence Over Time

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The author reviews available research on perceptions held by the general public about sexual violence and how they have changed over time. She also makes recommendations for future practice, which include discussing the root causes of sexual violence and addressing subtle victim blaming.
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  • General Material
September 2011

We Can Do Better: Power and Control and Accountability Wheels for Male Aspiring Allies

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These wheels, based on the Duluth Abuse Intervention Project (DAIP) model, provide a framework for explaining men’s abuse of power and control in work to address gendered violence. The author offers a model for accountable men’s work within anti-violence movements.
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  • General Material
September 2011

Investigation of the Puerto Rico Police Department

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This report contains the findings of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division’s pattern and practice investigation of the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD). The investigation found troubling evidence that PRPD frequently failed to police sex crimes and incidents of domestic violence.
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  • General Material
July 2011

Let's Stop Violence Before It Starts: Using primary prevention strategies to engage men, mobilize communities, and change the world (Workshop notes)

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This document represents the text of a one-day workshop presented by Dr Michael Flood. Hosted by the women’s organization Soroptimist International, the workshop took place in Mt Gambier, South Australia, on July 15th 2011. The workshop took up the second day of the two-day conference United Against Domestic Violence – Engaging All Men in Prevention.
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  • General Material
June 2011

The Helpseeking Experiences of Men Who Sustain Intimate Partner Violence: An Overlooked Population and Implications for Practice

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This is the first large-scale, nationally-based, quantitative study to systematically detail the helpseeking experiences of men who have sustained IPV from their female partners. Results are discussed in terms of implications for the social service sector and for future research.
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  • General Material
June 2011

A Different World is Possible: A call for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls

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This report from the UK calls for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls. In particular, it asks schools and other educational institutions to play their part.