How to engage men and boys in ending domestic and sexual violence: This free book, for advocates, educators, and policy-makers, describes men’s and boys’ roles in prevention and the strategies that can make a difference. FREE in PDF here:

RT @bindelj: This, by @Docstockk, is word perfect:.

Kings’ story reveals the unequal consequences of “failure to protect” laws, which punish parents (mostly women, and women of colour) for failing to shelter children from abuse, instead of protecting victims from abusive partners.2/2.

She Never Hurt Her Kids. So Why Is a Mother Serving More Time Than the Man Who Abused Her Daughter?.On the story of Kerry King, a mother who was incarcerated for 30 years under a failure-to-protect law in Oklahoma, the US, after her partner assaulted her and her daughter. 1/2.

The accompanying Technical Document offers a more detailed look at issues related to sexual violence against boys, including:.- Key concepts that inform this work.- Data and research on SV against boys.- The complexities of addressing SV against boys in different contexts. 2/2.

Global Manifesto for the Protection of Boys from Sexual Violence:.This global manifesto brings together voices from across regions and sectors to reimagine how we protect boys from sexual violence—and, in doing so, expand care for all children. 1/2.

Child Sexual Abuse Language Guide: This guide is designed for anyone working in child protection, policy, practice, education, healthcare, research, justice or communications. Reflects the perspectives of 100+ victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.

Also see this piece on AP News:.Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles and keep mothers from dying.2/2.

Teaching Masculinity, Saving Lives.In Senegal, UN-backed “Schools for Husbands” trains men to practice positive masculinity, encouraging them to support hospital births, share chores, and prioritize health-focused support. 1/2.

Also see the brilliant Australian website and resources, 'It's Time We Talked', developed by Maree Crabbe: 2/2.

How to Talk With Young People About Porn.It’s never too early or too late to start the conversation with your young person about porn. Here is a handy fact sheet for parents and caregivers, from Culture Reframed.1/2.

What Kind of Man Do You Want to Be?.Check out this new campaign from Respect Victoria, in which ordinary men reflect on what kind of men they want to be.@Respect__Vic.

Explaining sexual assault in a way that men can understand.“If you ask me for $5 and I say no, and you take it out of my purse anyway, that’s stealing.”.“If I gave you $5 in the past, that does not obligate me to give you $5 in the future.”.And many more.

‘Men are not expected to be interested in babies’: how society lets new fathers – and their families – down.Around one in 10 fathers experience serious mental health issues in the period before and after their child is born. What can be done?.

Addicted to Masculinity: How Patriarchal Ideals Fuel Substance Use.A new study shows how stereotypical masculinity shapes men's sexuality, isolation, & addiction, exposing the hidden costs of patriarchy in treatment-resistant cycles of shame & performance.

Meat, Masculinity & the Manosphere: How Misinformation is Driving Young Men Towards Beef.The manosphere is driving young men towards meat, with 40% of 16- to 24-year-olds eating more animal protein than they did last year, says environmental charity Hubbub.

The Miseducation of the American Boy.Why boys crack up at rape jokes, think having a girlfriend is “gay,” and still can’t cry—and why we need to give them new and better models of masculinity.By Peggy Orenstein.

More resources:.- DEI myths debunked: - 4 common arguments against DEI—and how to dismantle each one: - Three Of The Most Popular DEI Myths Debunked:. 12/12.

Shutting down DEI policies and programs will allow unfair discrimination and inequities in workplaces to remain and to get worse. Shutting down DEI is a vote for allowing prejudice, discrimination, and bias to rule our workplaces, rather than merit and equality of opportunity.

Caught in the middle of a political battle, @BlackRock reaffirmed its focus is helping millions of Americans save for retirement. They warned that injecting politics from either side risks undermining financial performance.

DEI is crucial for addressing widespread patterns of discrimination and inequity. It is about providing equal opportunities for all. DEI seeks to remove barriers that have historically prevented talented individuals from marginalised groups from accessing opportunities. 10/12.

- Establishing groups to provide support, networking, and career development for employees from underrepresented groups.- Encouraging or requiring workplaces to adopt flexible work arrangements and anti-discrimination measures.Etc. (See ).9/12.