Communities & Individuals
Courageously committed to ending male violence and self-harm while advancing gender equity.
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Our Mission
Reducing Violence
Our mission is to end all forms of male violence and self-harm and to advance gender equity by supporting the development of self-aware, empathetic boys and men.
Testimonials
Making An Impact
Youth
This is an opportunity to explore about very important topics that don't get talked about or addressed anywhere else.
Working with Maine Boys to Men's Youth Council has made me more aware of issues and how I can help in even a moderate way. My involvement has taught me how to have an open and accepting mind.
adults
In this workshop, I met parents who showed up as their purest, most vulnerable selves. We learned about healthy masculinity and how it's vital to youths' growth. I thank Maine Boys to Men for creating a safe place to learn from other men and create productive conversations for our day-to-day lives.
The workshop leaders created an environment to share with boundaries, but in a way that encouraged me to let my guard down and be open to learning different views and perspectives. This program exceeded my expectations."
Family Members
Since my husband started to join the Men Connect meetings, he has changed his behavior. I realize that there is somebody in the shadow helping him understand how a couple can engage in uncomfortable topics together, but doing so comfortably.
schools
We were thrilled to have Maine Boys to Men provide their Coaches & Educators Training to our staff as well as teachers and coaches from five districts. Several of my staff said it was the most valuable professional development they had received in years. Following the training, three teachers were inspired to start a Professional Learning Team devoted to implementing pieces of the Reducing Sexism and Violence Program (RSVP®) curriculum into our work with students. We left the workshop motivated to enact changes and equipped with the resources to do so.
researchers
“By focusing on positive expressions of masculinity, this program helps boys find positive ways to prevent violence and cope with violence to which they may have already been exposed.”