| MEN Rape Crisis of the Southern Tier is proud to launch a new awareness
campaign aimed at men's role in preventing sexual abuse.
Strength. Without Violence.
To be a man, means understanding that strength can
come without violence. Men can STOP rape and sexual abuse by becoming aware of their
formative role in shaping attitudes and societal values regarding women and sexual abuse.
Rape Crisis of the Southern Tier has created an
awareness campaign with funds from a court approved distribution plan settling antitrust
claims brought by the Office of the New York State Attorney General.
This campaign combines various media to help bring
about an increase in public awareness and attention to an important message . . . men CAN
stop rape, through a change in ideals, through a change in viewpoints and through a change
in attitude regarding thier own role in society. Each and every one of us can make a
difference. Learn how YOU can help by calling 1 888-810-0093.
Sexual Violence Is Every Man's Issue
12 things men can do
to stop violence against women.
1. RECOGNIZE
that violence is every man's responsibility
2. SPEAK UP!
don't be a silent bystander
3. CHALLENGE
others who use sexist language and make
degrading jokes about women
4. LISTEN
to and learn from women's experience
5. THINK
about how our won attitudes contribute to violence
against women
6. CALL 911
violence isn't a private matter, it's a crime
7. RECOGNIZE
that degrading images of women in the media are
linked
to violence against women
8. BOYCOTT
magazines, video or music, etc. that promote
violence against women
9. TALK
to and teach boys and young men about
healthy relationships
10. SEEK HELP
if you have a problem with being emotionally
or physically abusive
11. VOLUNTEER
to help victims of sexual violence by
calling
toll free 1-888-810-0093
12. SUPPORT RCST
Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties
Rape Crisis Program
Be part of the solution!
If Someone You Know
Has Been Sexually Abused
BELIEVE
When someone tells you they were raped...
false reports account for less than 2% of all reported rapes.
LISTEN
Let survivors share as much or as little about their experience as they like.
NEVER BLAME
No-one deserves to be raped. no matter what th wore, if they were drunk, or
if they were walking alone.
OFFER CHOICES
Don't "make" them do anything. that is what the rapist did.
CALL RCST
We have trained counselors, willing to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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