The grants to engage men and boys as allies in the prevention of violence against women and girls program supports projects that develop and implement strategies that engage and mobilize men and…

The grants to engage men and boys as allies in the prevention of violence against women and girls program supports projects that develop and implement strategies that engage and mobilize men and boys at the individual, group, relational, and societal levels to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and SEX trafficking. The grantee and project partners will implement a project addressing: purpose area 2: integrate education on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or SEX trafficking into established support and/or enrichment programs to assist men and/or boys in developing healthy relationships, challenging social norms that support violence against women and girls, becoming active bystanders, and understanding the intersection of these crimes and other types of related violence. The project will: 1) establish a coordinated community response (CCR) team to oversee and guide project activities; 2) complete a limited community needs assessment and develop a strategic plan that outlines the implementation phase of the project; 3) provide crisis intervention for children, youth, and community members at all educational, outreach, and training events not specifically targeted to first responders or allied professionals; 4) cross-train project staff, partner organizations/programs, and CCR team members to expand their knowledge and skills to better understand each other's role(s) as well as improve the project and activities; and 5) engage in a planning phase prior to project implementation.