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Army looks at cultural change to prevent sexual assault

March 28, 2011

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This week the US Army is holding its 4th annual I. A.M. Strong Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Summit. I am interested in learning more about the steps the Army is taking to prevent sexual violence. We know that sexual violence is a pervasive problem within the United States military. What I appreciate about

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Growing boys into men

May 7, 2010

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WEB CONFERENCE Growing Boys Into Men: Countering Traditional Masculinity Through Norms Change Countering norms that reinforce traditional masculinity is an opportunity to prevent violence in a lasting, comprehensive way. This web conference will highlight specific strategies and efforts that seeks to change norms related to gendered violence. Different norms will be examined with regard to

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Prevent Connect 2010 web conference schedule announced

February 23, 2010

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As the national online community dedicated to advancing primary prevention of sexual violence and intimate partner violence, Prevent Connect hosts a series of popular web conferences. These web conferences are lively discussions where participants engage with guests to explore a wide range of prevention topics. The theme for the web conferences in 2010 will be

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Activating Communities and Individuals to Achieve Cultural Change

October 13, 2009

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(69 min) This is a two-part presentation given by David Lee, Director of Prevention Services at the California Coalition Against Sexual Assailt, (CALCASA) and Robert Coombs, Directory of Public Affairs at the CALCASA. This presentation, titled Activating Communities and Individuals to Achieve Cultural Change, was given at the U.S. Army Sexual Harassment / Assault Response &

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