A Call To Men: Engaging Men in Ending Violence Against Women

The statistics are staggering: 1 in 5 female college students are sexually assaulted; 1 in 4 women are the victims of domestic violence; and over 50% of middle and high-school girls experience sexual harassment in school.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year, awareness efforts will focus on encouraging and equipping men to join in efforts to end domestic violence and other forms of violence against women. 

On Friday, September 27, Safe Harbor, Julie Valentine Center, the Fatherhood Coalition and Compass of Carolina, are inviting men to “come to the table” by hosting a Community Breakfast at the Kroc Center from 8:00am-9:30am entitled, “A Call To Men: Equipping Men to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” 

Keynote speaker, Mr. Ted Bunch of New York, co-director of A Call To Men, a national organization working to engage men in the movement to end violence against women (www.acalltomen.org), will discuss how men can and should be engaged in the movement to end violence against women.  Mr. Bunch is recognized both nationally and internationally for his expertise in organizing and educating men in the effort to create a healthier and more respectful manhood and to equip men as allies in the movement to end violence against women. He is dedicated to strengthening community accountability to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls.

Michael Cogdill, WYFF-4 News Anchor, will also share opening words at the September 27 breakfast. 

The “A Call To Men” Community Breakfast will launch a month-long media and social media campaign to engage men in the effort to end domestic violence.

All interested community members, especially men, are invited to attend this event to learn how they can work towards ending violence in their roles as business leaders, city/county officials, clergy, teachers, coaches, counselors, youth leaders, non-profit managers, fathers and friends.

The breakfast is free-of-charge, but seating is limited. Reserve your seat today! Pre-registration is open now at www.acalltomen.eventbrite.com.

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