Duluth Model Violence/Control Wheel

If you are working with young men hat are perpetrators of violence against women  you might want to examine this power/control wheel.
Look at this site to see more

Fantastic resource of photos

Here is an example of some fantastic pictures that you might want to use in your work. Go to the Sociological Cinema on Facebook to see lots more.

life time effect of violence

We know that violence against women and children is harmful, cost lives and ruins relationships.

A study in the August 3 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights, revealed that women who suffered gender-based violence, such as rape, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking, had a higher associated lifetime ratio of mental health disorders, dysfunction and disability. The article's background information states that violence against women is a major public health concern, contributing to high levels of illness and death worldwide.

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Virtual Knowledge Centre

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women now has a VIRTUAL KNOWLEDGE CENTRE TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. ( Go here to have a look). The link that I have added takes you to a page that provides essential information and guidance for programming to address violence against women and girls, including: basics on the forms, prevalence and consequences; international frameworks; main challenges; main strategies for prevention and response; and a full module on monitoring and evaluation.

This looks like a great resource, so.... go and explore

Great school activity

UNIFEM and Soweto schools and CBOs say NO to trafficking in women.

More than 400 representatives from schools and community based organizations in Soweto (Johannesburg) shared the “SAY NO TO TRAFFICKING IN WOMEN. SAY YES TO WOMEN’s RIGHTS” message during a soccer tournament organized by UNIFEM on 9 April in the context of UNIFEM’s actions to counteract trafficking in women in 2010.
The event, which counted on the participation of official girls soccer teams from Soweto, is part of a number of activities implemented by UNIFEM Southern Africa -in partnership with Johannesburg Child Welfare (JCW)- to support the Red Light Campaign 2010, a regional civil society initiative aimed to prevent trafficking in women and children during the World Cup 2010. Participants to the event came from a large number of schools and community based organizations in Soweto, to actively participate in the soccer tournament and parallel activities organized, and to get information on effective measures to prevent trafficking in women and girls in their communities. UNIFEM Regional Director opened the agenda with a welcome speech that outlined UNIFEM’s actions towards Ending Violence against Women and presented the Africa Wide Campaign to end Violence against Women and Girls, as the frame for UNIFEM’s work around trafficking.

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Be great to see something like this at state tournaments here in Adelaide!!!

No to violence against women campaign

Passing on this email to you all.

Dear Friends of Say NO,On 8 March, we will commemorate International Womens Day. While there is much to celebrate, violence against women, affecting up to 70 percent of women worldwide, remains a major obstacle to achieving womens rights. We are seizing this day to Say NO to violence against women and want to count your voices and reflections.I Say NO to violence against women because it is one of the most widespread human rights violations. Why do you Say NO?Join the "I Say NO" testimonial drive, starting today until 8 March, and tell us why YOU Say NO to violence against women. Your voices will be presented to a global audience to raise awareness and inspire others.
Twitter: Use #ISayNO to tell your followers why YOU Say NO to violence against women! Follow us on Twitter, use “#ISayNO because.. in your updates and learn why people around the world Say NO to violence against women.Facebook: Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out the discussions tab, and share your reasons for Saying NO to violence against women and what you think needs to be done. There will be a series of questions brought up within the next two weeks and we want to hear what you have to say!Twitter & Facebook: Add the &&Say NO – UNiTE Twibbon to your Twitter and Facebook profile picture to help spread the word! The emblem will not replace your picture, but added as a small banner on the bottom. Let your followers/friends know and encourage them to do the same.
Every action counts! Whether you use #ISayNO and the Say NO Twibbon on Twitter, or you participate in the discussion on Facebook, your contribution will be counted towards the global action counter to end violence against women. Help Say NO raise 100,000 actions by March 2010 and drive the message to governments worldwide that ending violence against women and girls must be a top priority.Thank you for Saying NO. Let us count you in.Nanette BraunHead of Communications, UNIFEMPS: Don’t forget to check out our &&Video of the Week Women on the Frontline – Morocco on YouTube. Watch, share and be counted! Send your video recommendations to sayno.video@unifem.org.

Say NO - Unite to end violence against women

This site - Say No Unite has lots of great information from around the globe: There are links to "Actions Taken" that you can read about. There is a place for you to 'Start an Action' ( Maybe it's climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to raise awareness or Joining religions for peace etcetc).

Here is a blurb from this website:

"Up to 70 percent of women experience violence from men in their lifetime. Let us count you in to make a difference. Say NO – UNiTE. Take action NOW to end violence against women!

Say NO records what individuals, organizations and governments worldwide are doing to end violence against women. The initial goal is to reach 100,000 actions by March and 1 million actions by November 2010. Whether you volunteer at a shelter, donate, reach out to students or advocate for better policies – every action counts. Let us count you in. Your voice matters. Tell governments that you want them to make ending violence against women a top priority. More than 5 million people already signed on to Say NO.

Add your name to this powerful call to take one action now and stay informed."

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

White Ribbon day is November 25th.

This is the Intenational Day for the Ellimination of Violence Against Women.

There are lots of things that you can do to get involved. Maybe download the document: 'Assault on our Future - The impact of violence on young people and their relationships' by Michael Flood and Lara fergus.( It is on the website).

You could just go on and send a white ribbon e card to someone to help raise awareness. OR you could organise an event. This year White Ribbon Day is also in national Youth Week so it could be a timely way to get young people involved.After all it is the young peope that can STOP this now.

Go to the white ribbon day website here to have a good look around.

Men Engage -Boys and Men for Gender Equality

I really like this website. It is a proactice place that you could use when working with young men OR to give yourself some more information: