21st Men Against Domestic Violence Campaign Continues
May 20, 2016
List to be Published on Father’s Day
Safe Futures announces its 21st annual Men Against Domestic Violence Campaign and invites the men of southeastern Connecticut to join together to take a stand against all forms of domestic violence. Men who submit a registration form are eligible to have their name included in a list to be published in The Day and the Norwich Bulletin and on LymeLine.com on Father’s Day. Deadline to be included on the list is June 10th. To download a registration form, visit www.SafeFuturesCT.org and click on the link.
Men Against Domestic Violence began as an effort to engage men in raising awareness against domestic violence. Today, it is part of Safe Futures Engaging Men/Men Against Violence initiative which involves men and boy through raising awareness, education and taking action - being a part of the solution to this epidemic social and public health issue. The campaign will recognize the men who support Safe Futures (formerly the Women’s Center of Southeastern CT) by publishing advertisements listing the men who make a contribution as a symbol of their willingness to take a stand against domestic violence. The ads will run in The Day, the Norwich Bulletin and LymeLine.com on Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Father’s Day. In addition, supporters may choose not to have a name published. Women are also welcome to honor the men in their lives; and business owners may chose to list the business name in lieu of a given name. This year’s campaign is sponsored by Dominion. Media sponsors are the Norwich Bulletin, The Day, LymeLine.com, Dzynr, and Hall Communications: WCTY, WNLC, Roxy FM and WICH am.
Safe Futures’ Engaging Men/Men Against Violence group, a team of men from throughout the community exploring ways they can influence others to reduce violence, is actively involved in this year’s campaign. In the words of Safe Futures staff member Patrick Sheehan-Gaumer, “Domestic Violence is a men’s issue. For too long, we men have placed the responsibility of stopping domestic violence on women. The reality is that men have more power to stop domestic violence, and we have largely been silent. It’s up to men because we are far more likely to be the abuser than the abused. Domestic violence is rooted in traditional gender roles and outdated ideas about relationships. The idea that men are supposed to be in charge, that women are supposed to be more nurturing and caring than us. We need to change the way we talk to each other about women and relationships. We need to lead by example and call out our friends who use sexist and condescending language about women. We can end domestic violence, and it starts with changing our ideas about masculinity. It takes more strength to talk about our emotions than to hide them. It takes more courage to admit when we are wrong than to show how wrong our partner is. It takes more grit and toughness to soothe our sons when they cry than to tell them to ‘man up’ and ‘stop crying like a girl’. Real change starts with each and every one of us.” Safe Future’s goal is to have 1000 men recognized on the list. To become more involved in Safe Future’s Engaging Men/Men Against Violence group, contact Patrick Sheehan-Gaumer at psheehangaumer@safefuturesct.org
Safe Futures, part of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) and the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), strives for a violence-free society by providing services to those affected by sexual assault and domestic violence through community education, prevention programs, influencing public policy, and providing services to victims.
According to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nationally:
· 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse during their lifetime.
· Each day, 3 women are killed by a current or former intimate partner.
Every 15 seconds, a woman is abused.
Across Connecticut, domestic violence invades the public and private lives of women, men, and children, impacting families, friends, co-workers, and communities. Domestic violence crosses all socioeconomic and cultural boundaries. Violence occurs in families for whom money is not an issue and for those who have lived in poverty their entire lives. Violence is reported across all ethnic and racial groups. Domestic violence respects no barriers related to age, social status, abilities, sexual preference or religion. The human costs of domestic violence are devastating for individual victims, their children, and their families.
Safe Futures, founded in 1976, operates two 24-hour hotlines, an emergency shelter and a transitional living program for families working to rebuild lives shattered by domestic violence or sexual assault. In 2012, the agency changed its name to better reflect all its programs and everyone it serves, including men who are victims of domestic violence. Safe Futures also provides legal assistance, counseling and advocacy, case management, support groups and educational programs for schools as community groups. All 21 towns in New London County are served by the agency.
This past year, Safe Futures sheltered 211 women and children fleeing abuse in Genesis House, the emergency shelter for women and children; provided case management and support to 37 individuals in Phoenix House transitional living program; counseled over 5,000 clients seeking assistance for domestic violence; and educated over 4,800 students in strategies prevent violence and recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships. Services and shelter staffing operate 24/7/365, providing round-the-clock access to Safe Futures’ services.
Safe Futures is part of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV). Safe Futures is also a Partner Agency of United Way and its programs are funded in part by the State of Connecticut’s Departments of Social Service, Mental Health and Addiction Services, and Office of Victim Services, Judicial Branch.
WHAT: Men Against Domestic Violence Campaign
WHO: Benefiting Safe Futures (formerly the Women’s Center of SE CT)
WHERE: List of supporters to be published in The Day, the Norwich Bulletin and LymeLine.com
WHEN: Publication date is June 19, 2016, Father’s Day. Deadline is June 10th.
HOW: Registration form can be downloaded at www.SafeFuturesCT.org
For more information contact:
Emma Palzere-Rae, Director of Development & Communications
at (860) 447-0366 x203 or eprae@SafeFuturesCT.org
Safe Futures announces its 21st annual Men Against Domestic Violence Campaign and invites the men of southeastern Connecticut to join together to take a stand against all forms of domestic violence. Men who submit a registration form are eligible to have their name included in a list to be published in The Day and the Norwich Bulletin and on LymeLine.com on Father’s Day. Deadline to be included on the list is June 10th. To download a registration form, visit www.SafeFuturesCT.org and click on the link.
Men Against Domestic Violence began as an effort to engage men in raising awareness against domestic violence. Today, it is part of Safe Futures Engaging Men/Men Against Violence initiative which involves men and boy through raising awareness, education and taking action - being a part of the solution to this epidemic social and public health issue. The campaign will recognize the men who support Safe Futures (formerly the Women’s Center of Southeastern CT) by publishing advertisements listing the men who make a contribution as a symbol of their willingness to take a stand against domestic violence. The ads will run in The Day, the Norwich Bulletin and LymeLine.com on Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Father’s Day. In addition, supporters may choose not to have a name published. Women are also welcome to honor the men in their lives; and business owners may chose to list the business name in lieu of a given name. This year’s campaign is sponsored by Dominion. Media sponsors are the Norwich Bulletin, The Day, LymeLine.com, Dzynr, and Hall Communications: WCTY, WNLC, Roxy FM and WICH am.
Safe Futures’ Engaging Men/Men Against Violence group, a team of men from throughout the community exploring ways they can influence others to reduce violence, is actively involved in this year’s campaign. In the words of Safe Futures staff member Patrick Sheehan-Gaumer, “Domestic Violence is a men’s issue. For too long, we men have placed the responsibility of stopping domestic violence on women. The reality is that men have more power to stop domestic violence, and we have largely been silent. It’s up to men because we are far more likely to be the abuser than the abused. Domestic violence is rooted in traditional gender roles and outdated ideas about relationships. The idea that men are supposed to be in charge, that women are supposed to be more nurturing and caring than us. We need to change the way we talk to each other about women and relationships. We need to lead by example and call out our friends who use sexist and condescending language about women. We can end domestic violence, and it starts with changing our ideas about masculinity. It takes more strength to talk about our emotions than to hide them. It takes more courage to admit when we are wrong than to show how wrong our partner is. It takes more grit and toughness to soothe our sons when they cry than to tell them to ‘man up’ and ‘stop crying like a girl’. Real change starts with each and every one of us.” Safe Future’s goal is to have 1000 men recognized on the list. To become more involved in Safe Future’s Engaging Men/Men Against Violence group, contact Patrick Sheehan-Gaumer at psheehangaumer@safefuturesct.org
Safe Futures, part of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) and the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), strives for a violence-free society by providing services to those affected by sexual assault and domestic violence through community education, prevention programs, influencing public policy, and providing services to victims.
According to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nationally:
· 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse during their lifetime.
· Each day, 3 women are killed by a current or former intimate partner.
Every 15 seconds, a woman is abused.
Across Connecticut, domestic violence invades the public and private lives of women, men, and children, impacting families, friends, co-workers, and communities. Domestic violence crosses all socioeconomic and cultural boundaries. Violence occurs in families for whom money is not an issue and for those who have lived in poverty their entire lives. Violence is reported across all ethnic and racial groups. Domestic violence respects no barriers related to age, social status, abilities, sexual preference or religion. The human costs of domestic violence are devastating for individual victims, their children, and their families.
Safe Futures, founded in 1976, operates two 24-hour hotlines, an emergency shelter and a transitional living program for families working to rebuild lives shattered by domestic violence or sexual assault. In 2012, the agency changed its name to better reflect all its programs and everyone it serves, including men who are victims of domestic violence. Safe Futures also provides legal assistance, counseling and advocacy, case management, support groups and educational programs for schools as community groups. All 21 towns in New London County are served by the agency.
This past year, Safe Futures sheltered 211 women and children fleeing abuse in Genesis House, the emergency shelter for women and children; provided case management and support to 37 individuals in Phoenix House transitional living program; counseled over 5,000 clients seeking assistance for domestic violence; and educated over 4,800 students in strategies prevent violence and recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships. Services and shelter staffing operate 24/7/365, providing round-the-clock access to Safe Futures’ services.
Safe Futures is part of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV). Safe Futures is also a Partner Agency of United Way and its programs are funded in part by the State of Connecticut’s Departments of Social Service, Mental Health and Addiction Services, and Office of Victim Services, Judicial Branch.
WHAT: Men Against Domestic Violence Campaign
WHO: Benefiting Safe Futures (formerly the Women’s Center of SE CT)
WHERE: List of supporters to be published in The Day, the Norwich Bulletin and LymeLine.com
WHEN: Publication date is June 19, 2016, Father’s Day. Deadline is June 10th.
HOW: Registration form can be downloaded at www.SafeFuturesCT.org
For more information contact:
Emma Palzere-Rae, Director of Development & Communications
at (860) 447-0366 x203 or eprae@SafeFuturesCT.org
Contact:
Emma Palzere-Rae, Director of Development & Communications
eprae@SafeFuturesCT.org, (860) 447-0366 x203
