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Men everywhere need to get together, break the "sissy" barrier and end the silence.

We're challenging all Allen County men to declare that in
their own homes, neighborhoods, churches as well as their
bars, domination of women is not a way to be a REAL man.

Our role as the Men Choosing Non-Violence group is to have gatherings in
which we do everything possible to keep our community, and those in it, safe.

We can put an end to domestic violence. Join us to learn how.

10 Things Men Can Do

1. Acknowledge how male dominance can lead to violence against women

2. 2. Examine and challenge our beliefs and the role we play in supporting men who are abusive

3. 3. Recognize and stop acting together secretly by getting out of socially defined roles and take a stance against violence

4. 4. Remember that our silence is affirming; when we choose not to speak out against violence we are supporting it

5. 5. Educate and re-educate our sons and other young men about our responsibility in preventing violence against women

6. 6. Break out of the “Man Box”-Challenge traditional images of manhood that stop us from intervening

7. 7. Accept and own our responsibility that violence against women will not end until we become part of the solution

8. 8. Stop supporting that violence is due to mental illness, lack of anger control, alcohol and other drug use. The violence is rooted in male dominance and the socialization of men

9. 9. Take responsibility for creating appropriate and effective ways to educate and raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence prevention

10. Create responsible and accountable men’s initiatives in your community to support domestic and sexual violence prevention