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THE CENTER FOR THE HEALTH OF MEN, BOYS, AND SOCIETY RESOURCE MATERIALS: YOUNG MEN, GENDER SOCIALIZATION, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Developed in part to accompany Tom Weidlinger's documentary: "Boys Will Be Men" (www.boyswillbemen.com)
This resource guide was designed in part to connect viewers of the documentary "Boys Will Be Men" to organizations and groups across the country who are working to build a movement for men's and boys' health and well being. Realizing the connection between the health and well being of men and boys and the health of women, children, and other members of society, this guide also contains information on child development and preventing violence towards women and children.
Resources include:
As the movement for the health of men and boys continues to grow, we will continue to add to this resource list. By no means is this a complete list of all available resources on these topics. This is a sampling of resources designed to give viewers an opportunity to further their knowledge and become active participants in efforts to improve the health of men, boys, and society. Please contact us at preventpreventioninstitute.org with any additional comments or suggestions for additions to this guide.
Research/Data Groups:
MINCAVA: Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
Among other projects and programs, MINCAVA houses an electronic clearinghouse that is one of the most widely used for
violence-related resources. Their website includes information on multiple topics from both national and international sources. Topics covered include Men and Violence, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Youth Violence, School Violence, and Activism.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a section dedicated to information and data on colorectal, prostate, and skin cancer -- all forms of cancer to which men are prone. This information illuminates the depth of the health issues facing men and boys.
Prevention Institute
Prevention Institute has data and information on boys' and men's health as well as a wealth of other resources on issues such as violence prevention, child development, and other prevention topics intrinsically linked to health and community welfare.
Trainings and Workshops:
Health Initiatives for Youth (HIFY)
HIFY offers trainings on stages of youth development and asset-based approaches to youth health.
Paul Kivel
Young Men's Work: A training program for people working with young men ages 12-21 to stop and prevent family and relationship violence and build skills and community.
Boys Will Be Men: Workshops for adults.
Todos Institute
Among other programs and workshops related to boys' and men's health, the Todos Institute offers trainings on the following issues:
Diversity
Community violence
Multicultural training for youth
Issues specific to girls and young women
Family Service Canada
Family Service Canada houses a website that specifically addresses the issue of bullying and contains an interactive piece for children on the issue. This can be found at www.talk-helps.com.
Coriac
Coriac is an organization in Mexico City that does work with men around fatherhood and violence.
Boys' and Men's Health Institutions:
The Center for Men at McLean Hospital, directed by William Pollack
The Center for Domestic Violence Prevention
Men's Health Consulting, directed by Dr. Will Courtenay
The Family Violence Prevention Fund
Articles and Reading Materials:
Brown, E. Richard, Pourat, Nadereh & Wyn, Roberta. "One in Every Three Young Men in California is Uninsured," Policy Brief, February 1998, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
Canada, G. (1995). Fist stick knife gun: A personal history of violence in America. Boston: Beacon Press.
Garbarino, J. (1999). Lost boys: Why our sons turn violent and how we can save them. New York: The Free Press.
Kivel, P. (1992). Men's work: How to stop the violence that tears our lives apart. New York: Ballantine.
Majors, R., & Billson, J.M. (1992). Cool pose: The dilemmas of Black manhood in America. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Pollack, W., & Shuster, T. (2000). Real boys' voices: Listening to boys speak out -- about drugs, sex, violence, bullying, sports, school, parents, and so much more. New York: Random House.
Pollack, W. (1998). Real boys: Rescuing our sons from the myths of boyhood. New York: Random House.
Thompson, M., & Barker T. (2000). Speaking of boys: Answers to the most-asked question about raising sons. New York: Ballantine Books.