Leader&#8217;s Suicide Brings Attention to Men&#8217;s Rights Movement

For Immediate Release Contact: Toni Troop

March 1, 2012 617-212-7571

CELEBRATING THE ROLES MEN PLAY

IN ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Jane Doe Inc. hosts 5^th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day

(Boston, MA): In his role as Honorary Chair, Governor Deval Patrick led the 5^th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Governor’s Proclamation Event at the State House on March 1, 2012. The day is sponsored by Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, and supported by 65 White Ribbon Day Affiliates across the Commonwealth.

This year’s event comes on the heel of nearly daily reports of rape charges against esteemed college coaches and promising young athletes; the stories of domestic violence among teens and adults that range from verbal abuse to homicide; the stories of victims of clergy sexual abuse, of girls and boys forced into prostitution, of kids committing suicide after being bullied.

Five years ago, the public conversation about men’s role and responsibility in being part of the solution in ending men’s violence against women took a dramatic shift in Massachusetts. Jane Doe Inc. introduced the Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day to both encourage and celebrate men’s leadership in changing the social norms to no longer tolerate or perpetuate sexual and domestic violence. Today, almost 500 men have signed up as White Ribbon Day Ambassadors and pledged to take this message of respect, equality and safety to the men and boys in their lives. The impact of this campaign has stretched from local communities to the public policy arena.

Craig Norberg-Bohm, Coordinator of the Men's Initiative at Jane Doe Inc., has spearheaded Massachusetts White Ribbon Day as a way to recognize the unique and critical role that men can and are playing to help end violence against women. Norberg-Bohm noted, "By speaking up, men are breaking with the social norm of silence on these issues, a silence that in fact is collusion within our institutions and social practices that perpetuate and tolerate violence."

The White Ribbon Day effort is part of a larger prevention strategy at the statewide coalition. Mary R. Lauby, Executive Director of Jane Doe Inc., explained, "We adopted the international White Ribbon Campaign here in Massachusetts because it is the story of the power and possibility of prevention: the story of men who are tired, outraged, angry, and very frustrated at the level of violence against women and are making a private and public commitment to be part of the solution in ending it."

The 2012 White Ribbon Day Co-Chairs, Angelo McClain, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Children & Families, and Paulo Pinto, MPA, Executive Director, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers, led a powerful panel of speakers including Governor Deval Patrick, White Ribbon Day Honorary Chair; Lt. Governor Timothy P. Murray; Dan Lebowitz, Sports in Society, Northeastern University; Matt Nicoli, Hanscom Air Force Base Family Advocacy Program, along with students from UMass Amherst and Chelsea High School.

WRD Co-Chair Paulo Pinto, relished his role as Portuguese-speaking standard-bearer for the men’s campaign to end violence against women. As in most population groups, Pinto says, “violence against women has affected our communities for so long. Although headlines often focus on infamous stories such as the “Big Dan’s” tavern rape case in New Bedford during the 1980s and the domestic violence-related murders of two Brazilian women in Massachusetts last fall, many other cases remain hidden or unresolved in Portuguese-speaking areas of the state—partly due to cultural norms that sometimes tacitly allow women to be abused by their spouses and partners. White Ribbon Day is an opportunity for men in our community to join with all men in speaking up for the women in our families, our workplaces, and our communities.”

“I am honored to join with Jane Doe Inc. and the sexual and domestic violence prevention community in the everyday work to curb, reduce, and eventually eliminate violence against women," said WRD Co-Chair Commissioner McClain. “In being a part of the solution to end violence against women, and all forms of violence within our intimate relationships, we must include in the discussion, thoughts about creating and maintaining healthy relationships. Today represents a commitment from all of us to educate a generation of young men and women who look to us to set examples in work, school, life, and in our relationships.”

Several other events are scheduled for March 1^st in cities and towns throughout Massachusetts to help mark Massachusetts White Ribbon Day.

For more information about Massachusetts White Ribbon Day, visit: www.janedoe.org/whiteribbonday.

To schedule an interview, contact: Toni Troop, Director of Communications, 617-212-7571 or ttroop@....

Toni K. Troop

Director of Communications

Jane Doe Inc.

14 Beacon Street, Suite 507

Boston, MA 02108

Direct: 617-557-1807

#8535

From: "Carol Olson" <director@...>
Date: Thu Mar 1, 2012 10:12 pm
Subject: Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

carolartx

1st Annual Teal Ribbon Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma - a
collaboration between the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault and the
Child Advocacy Taskforce.

For advocates, counselors and other allied professionals to spend the day
learning about prevention of child abuse, sexual violence and trauma-informed
counseling practices.

The Child Advocacy Taskforce is hosting "Through the Eyes of a Child" a series
of presentations focused on child abuse awareness and prevention.
RCASA is hosting "Opening Your Eyes: The Reality of Working Through Trauma" a
clinically-based track on trauma-informed counseling practices.

On Friday, April 20th, Attend a full day with
Plenary Speaker: Ruby White-Starr, Assistant Director of Family Violence
Department at the National Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges.
Following are break-out sessions for Prevention or Clinical tracks, lunch-time
presentation, afternoon break-out sessions continuing the tracks. The day ends
with a community panel discussing the relationship between legal needs and
healing needs of survivors of violence.

Evening reception: Co-hosted by CATF and RCASA - meet the collaborators, mingle
and sign up to join the state-wide Child Advocacy Taskforce and make you voice
heard to end child abuse and sexual violence.

On Saturday, April 21st, attend an all day clinical training on trauma-informed
counseling practices facilitated by Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, ATR-BC an
internationally known Trauma Specialist and Art Therapist. This presentation
comes with CEU's for Truama Therapy.

Register at :  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J73YZ3Y

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#8536

From: "Christine Herrman" <christineherrman@...>
Date: Thu Mar 1, 2012 5:29 pm
Subject: Oregon: Sexual Violence Prevention Program Coordinator

christineherrman@...

The Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force is seeking well-qualified applicants
for the position of Sexual Violence Prevention Program Coordinator. Please
see the attachment for details, and please share widely. Thank you!

http://oregonsatf.org/blog/become-a-part-of-oregons-prevention-efforts/

Christine Herrman, JD
Executive Director
Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force
3625 River Road N., Suite 275
Keizer OR 97303
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#8537

From: Alisa Klein <alisaklein@...>
Date: Sat Mar 3, 2012 6:58 pm
Subject: Reducing Vulnerability to SV in Haiti’s IDP Camps

alisaklein

http://www.chrgj.org/projects/docs/yonjelouvri.pdf

Hello Listservers,

I thought this publication from the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice (CHRGJ) at New York University School of Law, Yon Je Louvri: Reducing Vulnerability to Sexual Violence in Haiti’s IDP Camps, might be of interest to some of you (see below my auto-signature for details).

And for those of you interested in preventing and responding to sexual violence before, in, and post- disasters, please also remember to look at LAFASA and NSVRC's publication Sexual Violence in Disasters: A Planning Guide for Prevention and Response at http://www.nsvrc.org/publications/nsvrc-publications/sexual-violence-disasters-planning-guide-prevention-and-response.

Alisa

Alisa Klein, MAIPS

Principal

Alisa Klein Consulting

18 Chestnut Avenue
Leeds, MA 01053
(413)586-9123
alisaklein@...

alisaklein@...

Alisa Klein, MAIPS
Public Policy Consultant
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)
18 Chestnut Avenue
Leeds, MA 01053
(413)586-9123
aklein@...

www.atsa.com

----------------------------------------

Dear Colleagues,

The Center for Human Rights and Global Justice (CHRGJ) at New York University School of Law wishes to share the results of our recently published report concerning sexual violence in Haiti. The report, entitled “Yon Je Louvri: Reducing Vulnerability to Sexual Violence in Haiti’s IDP Camps,” is available online at:

The CHRGJ Study examined the intersection between the rights to food, water, and sanitation, and vulnerability to sexual violence within internally displaced persons camps in and around Port-au-Prince. A rights-based approach was employed throughout the design and implementation of the Study, which included a household survey conducted in January 2011 in four camps (Terrain de Golf, Champ de Mars, Place St. Pierre, and Parc Jean Marie Vincent), eighteen focus group discussions in the same camps during April 2011, and key informant interviews with leaders from the Haitian government, United Nations bodies, and international and local NGOs through December 2011.

Among the Study’s most disturbing findings:

· 14 percent of respondents reported at least one member of his or her household had been a victim of rape or unwanted touching since January 2010.

· Nearly 70 percent of respondents were more worried about sexual violence following the earthquake.

· Camp residents who are most vulnerable to sexual violence: are young and female; reside in a household with three or fewer members; have limited access to food, water, and sanitation; and live in a camp without participatory and responsive governance structures.

In meetings with CHRGJ researchers in late January 2012, camp residents made clear that these basic necessities—adequate and safe food, water, and sanitation—remain physically and economically inaccessible for too many households. Meeting participants specifically emphasized a need for accessible and affordable water. Withdrawal of essential services and resulting neglect of residents’ basic needs are making daily survival a struggle for those individuals who still live in camps. This neglect is also making women and girls more vulnerable to sexual violence.

The Report offers five priority recommendations that require immediate action on the part of the Haitian government and the international community: (1) provide IDPs who have been sexually assaulted in camps with free and immediate access to alternative shelter, medical services, and legal assistance; (2) expand security patrols in and around camps and install lighting and locks in sanitation facilities; (3) prioritize creation of income-generating activities for women; (4) ensure all IDPs have access to free or affordable clean water; and (5) stop forced evictions of IDPs. With more than 500,000 men, women, and children still living within camps, these actions are of pressing importance.

In conclusion, we offer this report to women’s rights advocates with recognition of the ongoing and important work of members of this list. We hope that the findings and recommendations will increase awareness of this critical issue and further empower members to make GBV prevention the utmost priority for the Haitian government and the international community.

Respectfully yours,

Margaret L. Satterthwaite

Professor of Clinical Law, Global Justice Clinic

Faculty Director, Center for Human Rights & Global Justice

New York University School of Law

#8538

From: "Darin Dorsey" <ddorsey@...>
Date: Tue Mar 6, 2012 9:04 pm
Subject: Facilitating Creativity

darindorsey

http://www.sarpcenter.org

Hello Everyone,

This Sunday, I will be visiting a local high school to initially meet with up to 40 young men who will help the SARP Center provide educational activities at our 10^th annual Walk-a-mile in her shoes event. Throughout April we have five opportunities to work with them for 1 hour at a time. My goal is to really give the students ownership of the process of creating and administering the activities. I’m having trouble thinking of ways that we can foster the students’ creativity without getting too involved in the process of creating the workshops/activities.

Do any of you know of any resources that may help with this? Have any prevention educators done similar projects, including youth advisory groups? If so, I would appreciate any helpful information.

Thanks for your time,

Darin James Dorsey

Prevention Educator

Sexual Assault Recovery & Prevention Center of SLO County

51 Zaca Lane, Suite 140

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7353

P: 805-545-8888

F: 805-545-5841

Transforming lives through hope, healing and empowerment.

#8539

From: Elizabeth Isabelle <eisabelle@...>
Date: Tue Mar 6, 2012 5:58 pm
Subject: NYSCASA Conference - Please Distribute Widely

eisabelle@...

Vote for a new NYSCASA logo!

Hello, Prevention Advocates

Please see the following message about our upcoming Sexual Violence Prevention and Intervention Conference! Please also share with all interested contacts.

Elizabeth Isabelle

COE Coordinator

NYSCASA

28 Essex Street Albany, NY 12206

(518) 482-4222 ext 302
FAX 482-4248
eisabelle@...

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From: Joanne Zannoni
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 11:43 AM
To: Elizabeth Isabelle
Subject: NYSCASA Conference - Please Distribute Widely

You are invited!

Weaving a World Without Violence

NYSCASA’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Intervention Conference

May 9-10, 2012

Albany, NY

Five engaging tracks—prevention, underserved populations, criminal justice, trauma-informed services, and self-care—including workshops on engaging men and campus-related efforts. More details.

Join us!

Learn about sponsor/vendor opportunities.

Become a conference sponsor.

Be a vendor at the conference.

We look forward to seeing many of you in May!

Joanne

Joanne Zannoni, Executive Director

NYSCASA, 28 Essex Street, Albany, NY 12206

tel 518-482-4222 x312 * fax 518-482-4248 * www.nyscasa.org

New NYSCASA Logo - Vote Here!

Join us on Facebook!

#8540

From: "Jennifer Rey" <Jrey@...>
Date: Wed Mar 7, 2012 5:27 pm
Subject: Healthy Relationship Video Clip

jendi3379

Hello Fellow Preventionists!!

I am desperately seeking a video that focuses only on examples of healthy relationships and not what abuse is or looks like. We will be showing a video on TDV and would like the end of the day’s worth of lessons to showcase healthy communication, respect, and friendship in a dating relationship. This is a bit harder than I initially thought it would be. It seems that this example is not readily available. Thanks!

Jennifer Rey
Violence Prevention Coordinator

AVDA
PO Box 6161
Delray Beach, FL 33482
561-265-3797 x110
561-265-2102 fax
www.avdaonline.org

Celebrating 25 Years of Service

"No society that feeds its children on tales of successful violence can expect them not to believe that violence in the end is rewarded" Margaret Mead

#8541

From: Chad Sniffen <chad@...>
Date: Wed Mar 7, 2012 7:01 pm
Subject: Fwd: WORLD ATLAS of Gender Equality in Education

chad.sniffen

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Date: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 6:13 AM
Subject: [EQ] WORLD ATLAS of Gender Equality in Education
To: EQUIDAD@...

WORLD ATLAS of Gender Equality in Education

UNESCO - Institute for Statistics (UIS) � March 2012

Available online PDF [64p.] at: UNESCO: http://bit.ly/yIv4BH

��.To mark International Women�s Day, UNESCO and the UIS�have jointly released the World Atlas of Gender Equality in Education, which includes over 120 maps, charts and tables featuring a wide range of sex-disaggregated indicators.

�

The information and analysis calls attention to persistent gender disparities and the need for greater focus on girls� education as a human right.

�

The atlas illustrates the educational pathways of girls and boys and the changes in gender disparities over time. It hones in on the gender impact of critical factors such as national wealth, geographic location, investment in education, and fields of study.

�

The data show that:

�� Although access to education remains a challenge in many countries, girls enrolled in primary school tend to outperform boys. Dropout rates are higher for boys than girls in 63% of countries with data.

�� Countries with high proportions of girls enrolled in secondary education have more women teaching primary education than men.

�� Women are the majority of tertiary students in two-thirds of countries with available data. However, men continue to dominate the highest levels of study, accounting for 56% of PhD graduates and 71% of researchers.

The atlas also provides a perspective on the progress countries are making towards gender-related targets set by the international community under Education for All and the Millennium Development Goals.��.�

Content:

Introduction

Increased worldwide demand for quality schooling

1. School enrolments keeping pace with population growth

2. National wealth: a factor in educational participation and persistence

3. Countries differ in levels of commitment to education

4. Compulsory education laws offer legal basis for education

Girls� right to education

1. Female enrolment rising at greater rate than among males

2. Gender parity an issue in all countries

Enrolment and gender trends: primary education

1. Participation in pre-primary education on the rise

2. Growing number of countries achieving universal primary education

3. Significant progress in gender parity at the primary level

4. Repetition a continuing obstacle to progress in school

5. Dropout a threat to universal primary education

6. Primary level completion rates on the rise

7. Out-of-school children a continuing challenge

8. Overage children more likely to drop out of school

9. Special challenges of poor children and those in rural areas

Enrolment and gender trends: secondary education

1. Gross enrolment ratios rising at secondary level

2. Upward trends in secondary level gender parity

3. Gross enrolment ratios different at lower and higher secondary levels

4. Out-of-school adolescents a continuing problem

Enrolment and gender trends: tertiary education

1. Gross enrolment ratio soaring at the tertiary level

2. Women are the biggest beneficiaries of rising tertiary enrolments

3. National wealth a major factor in gender gaps at tertiary level

4. Women have edge in graduate degrees up until PhD level

5. Significant gender differences in various fields of study

6. Men continue to predominate in research jobs

7. Multiple reasons for over-representation of women in post-secondary education

Trends in school-life expectancy

Gender trends: adult and youth literacy

1. Significant progress made in push for universal adult literacy

2. Youth literacy on the rise

How policies affect gender equality in education

1. Female role models an important factor in girls� academic success

2. Secondary teaching force evenly divided among males and females

3. Teachers� pay a factor in proportion of female teachers

4. Girls more affected than boys by distance to school

5. Females have edge over males in learning achievement

Conclusion

Annex

Glossary

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#8542

From: "Chuck Derry - Gender Violence Institute" <gvi@...>
Date: Thu Mar 8, 2012 6:38 pm
Subject: The MENding Project

profemmale

Greetings from the Minnesota Men's Action Network


Some men are ripping the fabric of our communities
apart through sexual and domestic violence.



Some Men Are Repairing The Harm.

   <http://www.menaspeacemakers.org/files/images/Mending_Logo_FINAL.jpg>

To provide real and lasting support, men in the community are donating time
and money to help alleviate the suffering that remains after the violence
has occurred. This suffering is often associated with extended health
problems, loss of income or access to resources, loss of transportation
through vandalism, loss of housing, broken windows and furniture, smashed
walls, broken teeth, broken hearts and torn families. The needs of women and
children healing from sexual and/or domestic violence are both immediate and
long term. Men can help!

We have developed a method of coordinating broad, community-based pledges
for pro bono goods and services from traditionally male-run or male-oriented
businesses that can help battered women and children and sexual assault
survivors mend the harm that men have done.

The MENding Project acknowledges men's unique opportunity to end men's
violence against women and our collective responsibility to do so.

The MENding Project can be found at www.TheMENdingProject.org
<http://www.menaspeacemakers.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=
10464&qid=100485>  and has the necessary pledge forms, window and counter
top MENding display cards, brochure, a sample list of 60 pro-bono businesses
to approach, a pledge sheet to track and tally donations, model thank you
letters, fact sheets, confidentiality statements, and cover sheets
explaining the project.

The MENding Project was developed by the Minnesota Men's Action Network:
Alliance to Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence
<http://www.menaspeacemakers.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=
10465&qid=100485>   to provide a vehicle with which men can provide
practical and immediate support to victims of sexual and domestic violence
while shifting the social norm of male complacency in the face of these
assaults.

An increasing number of advocacy programs and other community groups
throughout the country have been engaging men in efforts to end violence
against women and children. This has often manifested in men's participation
in "Take Back the Night" or "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" marches, spring and
fall luncheons, fundraisers, and other community events. We think it is time
to "raise the bar" on male engagement and hope this effort will provide
programs and communities with a simple yet meaningful action men can do
individually and collectively to assist women and children harmed by sexual
and domestic violence throughout the year. At the same time, this project
positively challenges the male cultural norm of silence in the face of this
abuse. This is one answer to the question an increasing number of men are
asking, "What can I do to help?"

We think this is an excellent project local men could develop and promote
during April - Sexual Assault Awareness Month and October - Domestic
Violence Awareness Month.

Please go to www.TheMENdingProject.org
<http://www.menaspeacemakers.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=
10464&qid=100485>  today to see how you can develop The MENding Project in
your community.

Because if sexual and domestic violence is going to stop...men are going to
have to stop it.





Thank you!

Chuck Derry
Gender Violence Institute
MN Men's Action Network
15510 Huber Avenue NW
Clearwater, MN 55320
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#8543

From: David Lee <david@...>
Date: Thu Mar 8, 2012 9:08 pm
Subject: Rape Prevention Education Coordinator (Los Angeles, CA)

prevconnect

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See website for more information:
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/MM8FJF4p7jjd/

DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:
Peace Over Violence (POV) has a position available for a dynamic public speaker and organizer with a passion for preventing interpersonal violence, and empowering communities to do the same. The Rape Prevention Education Coordinator�organizes the Peace Over Violence outreach efforts and identifies community allies to build violence free communities, teaches individuals and community members prevention strategies and develops materials to empower survivors and allies to lead lives free from violence. As a member of the prevention team, the RPE Coordinator will build agency visibility within the West San Gabriel Valley and Metropolitan Los Angeles Areas through speaking engagements, focus groups and media utilization, in addition to providing the community with resources and training on interpersonal violence, its causes and prevention. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and skill to work with a diverse range of community members to develop responses to the elimination of violence.

DUTIES:

Education:

Solicit, schedule and conduct classroom education, self-defense workshops, and prevention seminars on sexual assault, domestic violence, teen dating violence to youth and adult audiences

Understand and utilize technology effectively to reach all populations

Improve local agencies� violence prevention efforts via regular communication, technical assistance, training

Develop and facilitate trainings to social services agencies, professional groups and community partners

Volunteer Management:

Recruit, train, supervise and support of agency Violence Prevention Specialists volunteers
Plan, schedule and implement ongoing trainings for volunteer development

Maintain volunteer data base

Community Outreach:

Assist in developing a plan for outreach and education to the underserved populations in service area in coordination with other Peace Over Violence staff

Provide speaking engagements, trainings, and information tables as requested on sexual assault, domestic violence and/or POV services

Network with rape crisis centers, schools, businesses and other community based organizations to develop opportunities to disseminate the agency message

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and assist in outreach to culturally diverse populations

Attend multidisciplinary meetings with community service providers, school personnel, etc.

Represent Peace Over Violence to the public and media, when necessary.

Administrative/Other Responsibilities:

Adhere to necessary grant requirements for statistical tracking and program evaluation
Collect, record and analyze agency services data/activity; participate with all program staff, Metro & WSGV, to analyze such data for use in agency prevention and community education.

Develop, update and revise outreach and prevention materials, as necessary

Ensure completion of client record data-entry forms & other client-related file upkeep in a timely manner

Attend scheduled meetings

Attend in-services, agency staff meeting, annual agency functions, and other agency meetings as needed

Maintain accurate time sheets and agency paperwork

Provide statistical analysis and narrative regarding Prevention activities for agency reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

In-depth knowledge of sexual assault, domestic violence, child sexual assault and violence prevention approaches
Complete Peace Over Violence�s counselor/advocate training, Violence Prevention Specialist training (or equivalent)
Complete Peace Over Violence�s (or CalCasa�s) Self Defense Instructor Training (or equivalent)
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
Supervisory talents and ability to work with volunteers
Experience with women�s multi-cultural organizing and programming
Capacity to relate to varying age levels (ie Middle School, High School, University, Seniors)
Ability to work with groups, individuals, volunteers and staff in a non-judgmental manner
Excellent public speaking skills and ability to facilitate group discussion
Initiative and professionalism; ability to work independently & maintain work load
Strong & effective written communication skills
Ability to work well with a diverse group of people; comfortable with Pasadena & L.A. communities
Capacity to balance and provide self-care while meeting the demands of a crisis center
Computer and Technology Literacy required: email, word documents, internet basics, use of training technology
Flexible Schedule; capacity to work some weekends and/or evenings
Automobile needed with a valid driver�s license and insurance
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to:

Lili Herrera � Prevention Division Director

1015 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 200

Los Angeles, Ca. 90017

Email :�lili@...

#8544

From: Nancy Willard <nwillard@...>
Date: Thu Mar 8, 2012 5:14 pm
Subject: Embracing Digital Youth Webinars

nwillardcsriu

Embracing Digital Youth is proud to announce our first two Webinars.
Through these Webinars, Embracing Digital Youth will seek to help
educators, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and
policy-makers engage in prevention and intervention activities that are
grounded in research insight, focus on influencing positive behavior and
implementing restorative practices, and encourage effective evaluation.

A 2-page Issue Brief for each Webinar will provide insight and
recommendations for practice. The Webinars will be available for later
viewing in our archive. Documentation will be provided to support
professional development continuing education requirements.

Register online at: http://embracingdigitalyouth.org/webinars (Cost $39)

*Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act: What Schools Must and
Should Do*
April 5 at 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

The Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act added a provision to the
Children�s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requiring that schools
receiving E-Rate funding provide students with instruction in Internet
safety, including cyberbullying and social networking safety. School
agencies receiving E-rate funding must update their policy so they can
certify they are providing Internet safety instruction, beginning with
funding year 2012 (July).

This Webinar will provide recommendations on how districts can engage in
effective multidisciplinary planning to ensure that the manner in which
they will provide Internet safety instruction is grounded in accurate
research insight, uses effective approaches to promote positive norms
and transmit effective skills, and incorporates evaluation to ensure
effectiveness.

Presenters:
Mike Donlin, Program Supervisor in The School Safety Center of the
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State.
Lisa Jones, Research Associate Professor of Psychology at the Crimes
Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire.
Connie Williams, NBCT, Teacher Librarian, National Board Certified.
Petaluma High School, California. Past President of the California
School Library Association,
Eric Willard, Chief Technology Officer � Community Unit School District
300, Illinois.

*Positive Peer-based Approaches to Address Cyberbullying*
April 26th at 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

Schools are struggling to address a new challenge�the hurtful behavior
of students when using digital technologies. Addressing this new
challenge is difficult because much of this hurtful behavior occurs in
digital environments where adults are generally not present. Hurtful
interactions frequently occur when students are off-campus, with the
damaging impact at school.

How can educators ensure the development of a positive school climate
and support positive actions by peers that will be necessary for
prevention and early intervention? These three professionals are working
on innovative new approaches to enhance these positive peer-based
approaches.

Presenters:
Patricia Agatston, Ph.D. Licensed Professional Counselor with the
Prevention/Intervention Center, a student assistance program in the Cobb
County School District, Georgia.
Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D. Director of the Center for Safe and
Responsible Internet Use/Embracing Digital Youth.
Karen Siris, Ed.D. Professor at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY,
Principal at Oceanside Elementary, NY.

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Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D.
Embracing Digital Youth
http://embracingdigitalyouth.org
nwillard@...

Author of:
Cyber Savvy: Embracing Digital Safety and Civility (Corwin Press)
Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online
Social Cruelty, Threats, and Distress (Research Press)
Cyber Safe Kids, Cyber Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn to Use
the Internet in a Safe and responsible Manner (Jossey Bass)


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Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D.
Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
http://csriu.org
nwillard@...

Author of:
Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online
Social Cruelty, Threats, and Distress (Research Press)
Cyber Safe Kids, Cyber Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn to Use
the Internet in a Safe and responsible Manner (Jossey Bass)
Cyber Savvy: Embracing Digital Safety and Civility (forthcoming, Corwin
Press)


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Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D.
Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
http://csriu.org
nwillard@...

Author of:
Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social
Cruelty, Threats, and Distress (Research Press)
Cyber Safe Kids, Cyber Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn to Use the
Internet in a Safe and responsible Manner (Jossey Bass)
Cyber Savvy: Embracing Digital Safety and Civility (forthcoming, Corwin Press)

#8545

From: Molly Dragiewicz <molly.dragiewicz@...>
Date: Fri Mar 9, 2012 2:54 am
Subject: Southern Poverty Law Center report on men's rights groups

madragiewicz

http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-report/browse-all-issues/2012/spring/a-war-on-women

Leader’s Suicide Brings Attention to Men’s Rights Movement

By Arthur Goldwag

Molly Dragiewicz

Associate Professor of Criminology

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

molly.dragiewicz@...

Recently published:

DeKeseredy, W.S. and Dragiewicz, M. (Eds.) (2012). Routledge handbook of critical criminology.London: Routledge.

http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415779678/

Dragiewicz, M. (2011). Equality with a vengeance: Men’s rights groups, battered women, and

antifeminist backlash. Boston: Northeastern University Press.

http://www.upne.com/1-55553-738-3.html

#8546

From: Ruth Peterson <rpeterson@...>
Date: Fri Mar 9, 2012 3:54 pm
Subject: Re: Healthy Relationship Video Clip

ruthannep.rm

It might take some time to research, but the tv show “Parenthood” has lots of examples of ways people work things out respectfully.

Ruth Peterson

Domestic Violence Community Educator

Community Crisis Center

P.O. Box 1390

Phone: 847-742-4088 ext. 147

Please Note: We now have a new BUSINESS NUMBER, 847-742-4088, please use this for any non-client related calls.

Our HOTLINE NUMBER remains 847-697-2380. Thank you.

#8547

From: Kelly Addington <Kelly@...>
Date: Fri Mar 9, 2012 4:44 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Healthy Relationship Video Clip

kellyraeaddi...

OneStudent.org�is launching a new educational campaign that will focus on healthy relationships.�The posters and video will be ready in a few weeks-- just in time for SAAM. Not only will they be timely, positive, educational and gorgeous, but they will also be FREE.�If you (or anyone else) would like to recieve an email when the materials are ready for distribution,�you can�send an email to info@....

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Thanks for all you do!

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P.S. I love the show, Parenthood. Great idea, Ruth.

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�

It might take some time to research, but the tv show �Parenthood� has lots of examples of ways people work things out respectfully.

�

Ruth Peterson

Domestic Violence Community Educator

Community Crisis Center

P.O. Box 1390

Phone: 847-742-4088� ext. 147

�

Please Note: We now have a new BUSINESS NUMBER, 847-742-4088, please use this for any non-client related calls.�

Our HOTLINE� NUMBER remains 847-697-2380. Thank you.

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#8548

From: Bethany Pombar <bethany@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:22 pm
Subject: Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

bethanypombar

Hello PC Community;

I am looking for information from states that have legislatively mandated prevention efforts of any variety. These could look like sexual violence or healthy relationship education included in Health Education Standards for schools (like we have here in Vermont) or other efforts. I'd like to focus on primary prevention, but if you have something that fits in further along the spectrum I'd love to see that too. Any links to legislation or information about the legislation is appreciated.

Sincerely;
Bethany

-- Bethany Pombar
Prevention Specialist
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
802.223.1302 x 103 * www.vtnetwork.org
Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/4armdco
Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-228-7395
Statewide SV Hotline: 1-800-495-7273

#8549

From: Gail Pool <gail.pool@...>
Date: Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:52 pm
Subject: Re: (SCL > 6): Healthy Relationship Video Clip

grpool

Check Youtube episodes of Everwood, an old TV series, especially the I Love You Scene and The Reflex. There are some great scenes about relationships in this series, which is available from Amazon. They would teach as examples, which might work for you.

Gail Pool

On 07/03/2012 12:27 PM, Jennifer Rey wrote:

Hello Fellow Preventionists!!

I am desperately seeking a video that focuses only on examples of healthy relationships and not what abuse is or looks like. We will be showing a video on TDV and would like the end of the day’s worth of lessons to showcase healthy communication, respect, and friendship in a dating relationship. This is a bit harder than I initially thought it would be. It seems that this example is not readily available. Thanks!

Jennifer Rey
Violence Prevention Coordinator

AVDA
PO Box 6161
Delray Beach, FL 33482
561-265-3797 x110
561-265-2102 fax
www.avdaonline.org

Celebrating 25 Years of Service

"No society that feeds its children on tales of successful violence can expect them not to believe that violence in the end is rewarded" Margaret Mead

#8550

From: Cierra Olivia Thomas-Williams <mwh.ppc@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:45 pm
Subject: Indiana Re: Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

preventionpr...

Hi there.  As of July 1, 2011, Indiana adopted legislation which states
that the DOE must provide teen dating violence and interpersonal violence
prevention.  here are some links:

http://heathersvoice.net/heathers_law.html
http://www.icadvinc.org/heather%E2%80%99s-law-update/
http://www.doe.in.gov/student-services/identifying-teen-dating-violence

--
Cierra Olivia Thomas-Williams
*Prevention Programs Coordinator*
Middle Way House
P.O.B. 95
Bloomington, Indiana 47402
(812) 333-7404 | 24/7 FREE (812) 336-0846
mwh.ppc@...

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[MODERATOR NOTE: Check out the PreventConnect podcast with Laura Berry and
Colleen Yeakle of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence as they
discuss Heather's law and Indiana�s Healthy Relationship Toolkit
http://preventconnect.org/2011/11/indianas-healthy-relationship-toolkit/ ]

#8551

From: Shilpa Reddy <shilpar@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:55 pm
Subject: RE: Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

shilpar@...

http://www.nchealthyschools.org/rhse

Hi Bethany –

North Carolina (relatively) recently passed the Healthy Youth Act which has new standards for health education, including healthy relationships. Here is a link to a page with more information…

The bill doesn’t do away with abstinence only education, but it does mandate other curricula be added on such as contraception, STIs, etc.

Shilpa Reddy

Our VOICE

Prevention Education Outreach Coordinator

Climbing Toward Confidence Coordinator

44 Merrimon Avenue, Suite 1

Asheville, NC 28801

Office: (828) 252-0562

Crisis Line: (828) 255-7576

www.ourvoicenc.org

www.facebook.com/OurVOICEnc

www.twitter.com/OurVOICEnc

In the pursuit of a community that is free of sexual violence, Our VOICE serves all individuals in Buncombe County affected by sexual assault and abuse, through counseling, advocacy and education.

From: Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bethany Pombar
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:22 AM
To: Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Prevent-Connect] Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

--

Bethany Pombar

Prevention Specialist

Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

802.223.1302 x 103 * www.vtnetwork.org

Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/4armdco

Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-228-7395

Statewide SV Hotline: 1-800-495-7273

#8552

From: "Malchus, Beth" <beth.malchus@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:03 pm
Subject: RE: Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

bethmalchus

Bethany re: health education standards

My suggestion is to look at the national health education standards.  Many of
the performance indicators under the health education standards that are in
there - pertain to healthy relationships.

EG Standard 2 - Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture,
media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.

This is what we are about.

My question is do you have a "teen dating violence" policy for VT requiring
schools to have a policy that includes education and training to staff and
students.  If so - you can back these training requirements for students into
the Health Education Standards.  Again, you need to show the school systems how
teaching about teen dating violence - covers this standard.

Ohio doesn't have any health education standards - all the other states in the
US do.  So consider yourself one of the lucky 49.  Meaning it is a lot easier to
back in healthy relationships into standing health education standards.

Beth  E. Malchus
Ohio Department of Health
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Program
246 North High Street - 8th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614/466-8960
beth.malchus@...

#8553

From: "Claudia Haring" <children@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:31 pm
Subject: RE: Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

children@...

For Texas……..

TX Education Code 37.0831 mandates that each school district in Texas adopt and implement a dating violence policy, TCFV has been working with a statewide interagency group to develop model policies and collaborate with the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Association of School Boards for effective implementation of the new law.

Below are the 7 standards to ensure compliance with the code. While there are many ways to come into compliance with this new legislation we do not recommend one single program or curriculum to serve this purpose. If you have questions regarding a program or curricula you are interested in, please contact the Prevention Team at info@....

· Include a definition of dating violence in your dating violence policy

· Address safety planning

· Address enforcement of protective orders

· Include school-based alternatives to protective orders

· Address training for teachers and administrators

· Address counseling for affected students

· Include awareness education for students and parents.

Claudia Haring Untitled

Volunteer Coordinator/Community Educator

Panhandle Crisis Center, Inc.

SUPPORT FOR CHANGE

301 S. Ash, P.O. Box 502

Perryton, Texas 79070

806-435-5008

www.panhandlecrisiscenter.org

Find us on Facebook

From: Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bethany Pombar
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:22 AM
To: Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Prevent-Connect] Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

--

Bethany Pombar

Prevention Specialist

Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

802.223.1302 x 103 * www.vtnetwork.org

Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/4armdco

Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-228-7395

Statewide SV Hotline: 1-800-495-7273

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#8554

From: Maria Rebecca Ward <mrward@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:32 pm
Subject: RE: Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

mrward@...

In Puerto Rico we have legislation which mandates primary prevention on child maltreatment. The link is http://www.lexjuris.com/lexlex/Leyes2011/lexl2011246.htm

Dr. Rebecca Ward

Director

Centro de Ayuda a V�ctimas de Violaci�n

(Rape Victim’s Support Center)

Department of Health

P.O. Box 70184

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8184

Email: mrward@...

--

Bethany Pombar

Prevention Specialist

Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

802.223.1302 x 103 * www.vtnetwork.org

Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/4armdco

Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-228-7395

Statewide SV Hotline: 1-800-495-7273

#8555

From: Chad Sniffen <chad@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:22 pm
Subject: Fwd: e-update on Global Campaign for Violence Prevention

chad.sniffen

�www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(11)61851-5/fulltext

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Date: Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 3:10 AM
Subject: e-update on Global Campaign for Violence Prevention
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e-update on the Global Campaign for Violence Prevention�

This bi-monthly e-update will from now on replace "Prevent", the newsletter for the Global Campaign for the Violence Prevention.

The Lancet: adults with disabilities are at much greater risk of violence.

Adults with disabilities are at much greater risk of violence than adults without disabilities, according to a new meta-analysis conducted by the Liverpool John Moores University and WHO's Department of Violence and Injury Prevention and Disability published in The Lancet. Disabled adults are 1.5 times more likely to be a victim of violence than those without a disability, while those with mental health conditions are at nearly four times the risk of experiencing violence. The study found that the prevalence of any recent violence (physical, sexual, or intimate partner) was high in both adults with mental health conditions (24.3%) and in those with intellectual impairments (6.1%). This is the first study to confirm the magnitude of this risk and the relationship with different types of disability. About 15% of adults worldwide have a disability and this is predicted to rise because of the impact of an aging population and a global increase in chronic diseases. See:

�

International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) hosts colloquium in South Africa

The 10th Colloquium entitled "Integrated approaches to crime prevention and safety: filling the gaps", was held in Cape Town from 20-22 February 2012. Organized by the ICPC in association with the government of South Africa and the South African Police Service, the event convened 150 national and international participants. The Deputy Minister of Police of South Africa, the Directors of UN-HABITAT and the ICPC, and the Deputy Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission addressed the opening plenary session, emphasizing the pressing need to increase multi-sectoral collaboration, particularly at the municipal level between police services and other local authorities. Parallel sessions explored the following themes, among others: the role of policing in crime prevention; local governance and safety; public private partnerships for crime prevention; and cities, development, and armed violence. Ms Chantal Bernier, President of the ICPC, and Mr Nathi Mthethwa, Minister of Police of South Africa, provided the closing addresses, committing to continued creation of innovative partnerships to respond to community safety challenges. For further information, please contact Dr Christopher Mikton (miktonc@...).recent violence (physical, sexual, or intimate partner) was high in both adults with mental health conditions (24.3%) and in those with intellectual impairments (6.1%). This is the first study to confirm the magnitude of this risk and the relationship with different types of disability. About 15% of adults worldwide have a disability and this is predicted to rise because of the impact of an aging population and a global increase in chronic diseases. recent violence (physical, sexual, or intimate partner) was high in both adults with mental health conditions (24.3%) and in those with intellectual impairments (6.1%). This is the first study to confirm the magnitude of this risk and the relationship with different types of disability. About 15% of adults worldwide have a disability and this is predicted to rise because of the impact of an aging population and a global increase in chronic diseases.

�

Launch of online registry of violence prevention effectiveness studies

WHO and Liverpool John Moores University's Centre for Public Health have launched a registry of violence prevention effectiveness studies that are about to start or are currently underway. By sharing information about the who, what, and where of such studies, the project aims to strengthen a global culture of evidence-informed violence prevention. To inform us of a relevant study that you think should be added to the register, please ensure that the study meets the inclusion criteria and then complete the online submission form. See: www.preventviolence.info/

�

Social and Economic Costs of Violence: workshop summary

A workshop report released by the United States National Academy of Sciences and the United States Department of Health and Human Services focuses on understanding the direct and indirect social and economic costs of violence, and how to best assess these costs. Measuring the social and economic costs of violence can be difficult, and most estimates only consider direct economic effects, such as productivity loss or the use of health care services. Communities and societies feel the effects of violence through loss of social cohesion, financial divestment, and the increased burden on the healthcare and justice systems. Initial estimates show that early violence prevention intervention has economic benefits. The United States Institute of Medicine's Forum on Global Violence Prevention held a workshop to examine the successes and challenges of calculating direct and indirect costs of violence, as well as the potential cost-effectiveness of interventions. WHO guidance on estimating the economic costs of interpersonal and self-directed violence is available at http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2008/9789241596367_eng.pdf.��

�

PAHO hosts workshop on preventing child maltreatment

On 6 February 2012, staff from PAHO gathered with Dr Howard Dubowitz, Head of Division of Child Protection at the University of Maryland's School of Medicine, and Dr Chris Newlin, Executive Director of the National Children's Advocacy Center. The objectives of the meeting were two-fold: 1) to review evidence on the prevention and response to child maltreatment in order to incorporate a focus on child maltreatment into PAHO's Policy and Plan of Action on Integrated Child Health which will be presented to the Governing Bodies in 2012 and 2) to identify possible areas for collaboration with these two organizations. For further information, please contact Ms Alessandra Guedes (guedesal@...).

�

World Bank to launch "the Hive"- a knowledge platform on fragility, conflict, and violence

The Hive is a knowledge platform on fragility, conflict, and violence which provides both an online and face-to-face communication platform for the community of practice working on these issues to share and build knowledge. The Hive aims to create a worldwide community of practice on fragility, conflict and violence;share knowledge across contexts and disciplines to bridge divides and reduce isolation; and

connect new knowledge and innovative approaches that can inform best fit solutions.

The Hive was created by ten core partner institutions, and, since then, the number of partners has grown. Currently, the Hive has over 25 partner institutions across the globe, including the African Development Bank, International Labour Organization, United Nations Development Program, International Network on Conflict and Fragility, London School of Economics, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, International Center for the Prevention of Crime, Institute for Security Studies (South Africa), European Forum for Urban Security, and the World Bank. See: www.thehivefcv.org/Hive/index.html

�

mPreventViolence: communication and technology for violence prevention - a workshop

On 8 December 2011, The United States Institute of Medicine's Forum on Global Violence Preventionconvened a two-day workshop to explore gaps in four areas of knowledge management (knowledge generation, integration, dissemination, and application) and how closing these gaps might accelerate violence prevention in low- and middle-income countries. The public workshop examined the use of traditional and new media to communicate evidence-based information for violence prevention and new applications of social media and new communications technologies to prevent violence. It also highlighted evidence-based best practices from other arenas of global health where use of such tools shows potential for success. See: http://iom.edu/Activities/Global/ViolenceForum/2011-DEC-08.aspx

�

Optimus Study Switzerland: 22% of girls and 8% of boys sexually assaulted

According to the Optimus Study in Switzerland, published on 7 March 2012, 22% of girls and 8% of boys admitted to report having experienced sexual assault involving physical contact at least once in their lives. However, only 3-5% of these seek professional help or report the abuse, meaning that well over 90% of cases go unreported. The study, which used a representative sample of 6'700 young people, clearly shows that the majority of perpetrators are peers, male, and either in an intimate relationship with the victim or someone close to the victim. The study also revealed that about 30% of girls and 10% of boys are affected by sexual abuse via electronic media such as mobile phones and the internet. See:www.optimusstudy.org/index.php?id=189

�

Violence prevention to be featured on programme of Safety 2012

The call for abstracts and applications for scholarships are now open for the 11th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2012) to be held in Wellington, New Zealand, from 1-4 October 2012. See: www.conference.co.nz/worldsafety2012

�

Applications for MENTOR-VIP now open

Applications for MENTOR-VIP, WHO's global violence and injury prevention mentoring programme, are now open through 11 May 2012. The programme fosters the development of skills through the exchange of knowledge and experience between a mentor and a mentee wishing to learn skills in a particular area. Matching of mentor and mentee is made on the basis of their respective profiles and the overall principles and objectives of MENTOR-VIP. Once a mentorship is awarded, the mentee and mentor jointly plan the activities that will be undertaken during the mentorship. Mentorships are for a 12-month period and begin in September of each year. For further information, please contact Dr David Meddings (meddingsd@...) or visit: www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/capacitybuilding/mentor_vip/en/index.html

�

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#8556

From: "kate rohdenburg" <kate.rohdenburg@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:56 pm
Subject: Healthy Relationship Video Clip

kate.rohdenburg@...

I’m a little worried about the jealousy conversation in the I Love You Everwood clip. This is coming up for me a lot – the normalization of jealousy as a component of relationships when at best we know that jealousy can be controlling and possessive and distrustful and at worst we know is a warning sign of abuse.

Up All Night is another example of a TV relationship that I’ve really found to be nuanced, equitable and mutually supportive and fun (the show has had some other questionable bits for humor).

Kate Rohdenburg,

Program Manager

WISE Program Center, 38 Bank Street, Lebanon NH

24-hour crisis line: 866-348-9473 * Office: 603-448-5922

#8557

From: Alexis Marbach <alexis.marbach@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:16 pm
Subject: Anti-Street Harassment Week, March 18-24

alexis.marbach@...

http://preventconnect.org/2012/03/anti-street-harassment-week-is-coming-heres-how-you-can-get-involved/

Hi PreventConnect community! Anti-Street Harassment Week is coming up. Check out this blog post to learn more about the week and how to best get involved!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Alexis

Alexis Marbach, MPH

California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
Phone�916-471-6175

Cell 707-703-9751

alexis.marbach@...

http://calcasa.org/� � � - � � �http://wiki.preventconnect.org/

"We can't solve problems by using the same thinking we used when we created them" - Albert Einstein

#8558

From: "AMensProject" <mensproject@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:21 pm
Subject: A Men's Project Newsletter (Mini-Edition)

geojvp

A Men’s Project (Mini-Edition)
www.AMensProject.com and new blog www.AMensProject.blogspot.com
first edition	MArch, 2011
Welcome ! A Men’s Project (AMP) now has almost 2000 web links helping Men and Boys in North America deal positively with our issues. Contents Section 1 Our New Blog – Welcome Jordana! 1 Section 2 Michigan Men Against Violence Conference. 1 Additional Information. 2 Section 1 our new blog – WELCOME JORDANA! Please - Join – Jordana, AMP’s new blogger, with questions and dialog about gender related issues. The blog is an opportunity for us to share our ideas about men’s issues. New regular or guest bloggers are also welcome! See: www.AMensProject.blogspot.com Michigan Men Against Violence Conference COMPASS - at Michigan State University, East Lansing, is working with HAVEN's (Oakland County) Gentlemen Group putting together a Michigan Men Against Violence conference tentatively planned for this summer. Contact info: email: COMPASS.michstate [at] gmail.com or on Facebook at: www.Facebook.com/compassmsu. The organizers can certainly use your support! Additional Information · PLEASE – send URL’s to add for issues, groups, conferences important to men, etc. · To contact AMP – please email: info [at] AMensProject.com · Please share this newsletter with others who may be interested in it · Feedback – is always welcome! Thanks!

#8559

From: Chad Sniffen <chad@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:26 pm
Subject: Fwd: MCASA makes available new online resource on child sexual abuse

chad.sniffen

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From: Jennie Boden <info@...>
Date: Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 1:46 AM
Subject: MCASA makes available new online resource on child sexual abuse

Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

MCASA Makes Available New Online Resource on Child Sexual Abuse

MCASA has made available a new online resource on child sexual abuse on their website, at http://www.mcasa.org/child-sexual-abuse/. The new resource, which MCASA hopes will help the public learn to recognize and take measures to prevent child sexual abuse in communities across Maryland, offers information on topics such as:

Creating Safe Environments:� Working to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
�
Behaviors of Sexual Predators: Grooming
�
Incidence of Child Sexual Abuse:� Focus on Maryland
�
Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse
�
Appropriate Responses to a Child Reporting Sexual Abuse & Available Resources
�
Requirements for Reporting Child Sexual Abuse

CLICK HERE to visit MCASA�s Resources for Preventing and Addressing Child Sexual Abuse.

410-974-4507 | mcasa.org | info@...

Click here to view this email online.�

#8560

From: "McGough, Elizabeth M." <mcgougem@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:31 pm
Subject: RE: Legislatively mandated prevention efforts?

niteowl810

NYS Joint cover letter FINAL.pdf

In New York …

Since 2004 colleges & universities have been required to educate new students about sexual assault. In 2009 this was expanded to include dating/domestic violence and stalking.

-Liz

Liz McGough, PhD, LMHC

Project Coordinator & Case Manager

Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy

Buffalo State College

Weigel 223

1300 Elmwood Ave.

Buffalo, NY 14222

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"It always seems impossible until it’s done." Nelson Mandela

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#8561

From: Alexis Marbach <alexis.marbach@...>
Date: Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:20 pm
Subject: Twitter movement: #ididnotreport

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Hi all! Yesterday I sent an email out about Anti-Street Harassment Week and thought this info was very timely!

Please read below about the current twitter movement #ididnotreport and follow the responses.

Alexis

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Terri Poore <tpoore@...>
Date: Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 7:20 AM
Subject: [NAESVPolicy] Twitter movement: #ididnotreport
To: Terri Poore <tpoore@...>

There’s a movement on twitter in the last day or so for women to post in 140 characters or less their experience with sexual assault or street harassment that they didn’t report. Women all over the world have been sharing personal stories. You can follow the convo with the hashtag #ididnotreport or go to https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23ididnotreport to read responses in real time. Right now most of the posts seem to be coming from the UK but it’s gaining traction here.

Here’s a sampling of #ididnotreport tweets:

Debbie Chiang ‏ @debbiechiang

#ididnotreport that I was asleep when I lost my virginity, because I was dating him at the time.

Alexandra Goldstein ‏ @mokuska

#Ididnotreport the guy who ran up to my best friend & me as we walked along, shoved his hands into our crotches and ran away laughing.

Martha Martha ‏ @CornishCalzone

#ididnotreport the boy in my class who repeatedly put his hand up my skirt. I was embarrassed that I'd "made it happen". I was 11.

Katharine ‏ @rockon_musegirl

#ididnotreport because the first time I tried telling someone they asked what I was wearing. It was an orange bikini. I was 12.

Becky B ‏ @MrsBeBe_

#ididnotreport systematic sexual abuse over a 2 yr period by boys at my school because teachers didn't believe me so why would anyone else?

cate cate ‏ @birdgehrl

#ididnotreport the man who would not listen to me when I said no, even though I was drunk.

Vicky Kapoor ‏ @hrsyofgrmnghst

#ididnotreport because I have no faith in our justice system where so few rapists are jailed + victims are treated like perpetrators

Nicole Sullivan ‏ @stubbornella

#ididnotreport because I was too little to know I had any right to my own body... to say no.

Tim Chevalier ‏ @eassumption

I've seen firsthand how much shaming and ridicule is directed at people who report harassment. #ididnotreport is an understandable reaction.

aimee ‏ @moewytchdog

#ididnotreport because he was a police officer.

Rae Leaver ‏ @raethepain

So much respect for those contributing to the #ididnotreport tag. I can't, because I *did* report it and the police told me I had no case.

RopesToInfinity ‏ @RopesToInfinity

The #ididnotreport hashtag makes for some pretty sobering reading. We have a depressingly long way to go.

David Aaronovitch ‏ @DAaronovitch

#ididnotreport is an extraordinary hashtag. Saddening. Enraging.

witch of Angmar @gwrthryfel

If you want to understand why feminism and feminist movements are still vitally important--> #ididnotreport

John Allsopp ‏ @JAScarb

#Ididnotreport the 3 people in my school class (35 yrs ago) who got girl unconscious at party & screwed her & denied when she vistd in morn

Emily KoehlerLemaire ‏ @eklemaire

#TriggerWarning: I am in awe of the courageous disclosures on the #ididnotreport hashtag. #breakthesilence #vaw #sheparty

Jodie ‏ @MsJodieLW

If you are disclosing on the #ididnotreport and #webelieveyou hashtags make sure you look after yourself, whatever that might involve.

Alexis Marbach, MPH

California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
Phone 916-471-6175

Cell 707-703-9751

alexis.marbach@...

http://calcasa.org/ - http://wiki.preventconnect.org/

"We can't solve problems by using the same thinking we used when we created them" - Albert Einstein

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#8562

From: "Christine Herrman" <christineherrman@...>
Date: Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:06 pm
Subject: RE: Legislatively mandated prevention efforts? [3 Attachments]

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http://www.leg.state.or.us/12reg/measpdf/hb4000.dir/hb4077.en.pdf

Oregon just passed a law requiring schools to adopt policies addressing violence in teen relationships. The law will go into effect in on Jan. 1. The link to the bill is below.

Christine Herrman, JD

Executive Director

Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force

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From: Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of McGough, Elizabeth M.
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:32 AM
To: Prevent-Connect@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Prevent-Connect] Legislatively mandated prevention efforts? [3 Attachments]

[Attachment(s) from McGough, Elizabeth M. included below]

In New York …

Since 2004 colleges & universities have been required to educate new students about sexual assault. In 2009 this was expanded to include dating/domestic violence and stalking.

-Liz

Liz McGough, PhD, LMHC

Project Coordinator & Case Manager

Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy

Buffalo State College

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Buffalo, NY 14222

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"It always seems impossible until it’s done." Nelson Mandela

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Bethany Pombar

Prevention Specialist

Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

802.223.1302 x 103 * www.vtnetwork.org

Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/4armdco

Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-228-7395

Statewide SV Hotline: 1-800-495-7273

#8563

From: David Lee <david@...>
Date: Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:55 pm
Subject: PreventConnect newsletter (and enter to win free iPad by telling us what PreventConnect means to you)

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