Engaging Men & Boys in Violence Prevention

Question 1

Violence affects people of all genders, ages, religions, cultures, ethnicities, geographic locations, and socio-economic backgrounds HOWEVER

Answer 1

some populations are more at risk of violence

Question 2

Men are overrepresented as what regarding gender-based violence?

Answer 2

as perpetrators

Question 3

Men are more likely to be victims of what from other men?

Answer 3

homicide and other forms of violence

Question 4

Men are more likely to be victims of suicide, with how much higher than women?

Answer 4

3 times the rate

Question 5

what percentage of intentional homicide perpetrators are male and also what percentage of violence against women are from males?

Answer 5

95% for intentional homicide
83% for violence against women

Question 6

Research has connected certain masculinity practices and norms (e.g., toughness, emotional restriction) to violence perpetration in dating relationships. These masculinity practices

Answer 6

practices negatively impact the health and well-being of people of all genders. Men themselves are harmed by rigid and stereotypical norms.

Question 7

Support men and boys to develop healthy and positive identities and emotionally self-regulate (through social-emotional learning (SEL).

Build skills to disrupt sexism and violence within themselves and their peers and to embrace nonviolence.

Build skills to heal, repair, and manage conflict; are accountable and actively inspire their peers, colleagues, and others.

Answer 7

solutions: prevention/interventions

Question 8

Evidence-informed, participatory program.

Promotes healthy relationships and sexual health, and prevents gender-based violence.

Provides a safe space for participants to reflect on the impacts of harmful gender stereotypes and build essential healthy relationships skills.

Answer 8

The WiseGuyz Program