Men's role in preventing men's violence against women - XY online

Australian Domestic and Family Violence ClearinghouseandAustralian Centre for the Study of Sexual AssaultYou are invited to attend the forumMen’s role in preventingmen’s violence against womenThursday, 20 November 20089.30 am – 2.00 pmJasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth Street, MelbourneCost: $20 (includes morning tea & lunch)see overleaf for program and registration formWhat is the role of men in addressing men’s violence against women?Professor Bob Pease, Chair of Social Work at Deakin University, asks this question in his recentlypublished paper, Engaging Men in Men’s Violence Prevention: Exploring the Tensions, Dilemmas andPossibilities.He finds that the involvement of men in violence against women prevention movements hasbecome institutionalised in the philosophies and policies of many international organisations. Henotes some of the complexities and pitfalls of men’s involvement in men’s violence prevention andadvocates some key principles for engagement of men in this area.Professor Pease will address his paper at the forum. He will raise questions and encourage debateabout the impact of increasing men’s involvement in campaigns to end men’s violence againstwomen.Professor Pease will be joined by a panel of experts from the field who will respond to issuesraised in the paper.This forum is the first in a series of events jointly convened by the Australian Centre for the Study ofSexual Assault and the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse.To book your place at the forum, please RSVP by Thursday 13 November, 2008email Haley.Clark@aifs.gov.au or phone Haley Clark on (03) 9214 7878For further information visit www.adfvc.unsw.edu.au

Australian Domestic and Family Violence ClearinghouseandAustralian Centre for the Study of Sexual AssaultMen’s role in preventing men’s violence against womenForum program9.30 am Welcome9.35 am Presentation by Professor Pease10.05 am Responses by panel members11.05 am Morning tea11.25 am Response by Professor Pease11.45 am Open floor discussion and/or group discussions12.45 pm Summation1.00 pm Lunch2.00 pm CloseTitle:Name:FORUM REGISTRATION FORM AND TAX INVOICENote: This completed form constitutes a tax invoice. Please keep a copy for your records.ABN: 64001053079DATE:Position:Department:Organisation:Email:Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )Payment detailsSorry, we cannot accept purchase orders. All registrations must be accompanied by payment.I wish to pay by Mastercard Visa Cheque (Make cheques payable to Australian Institute of Family Studies)Name of cardholder:Cardholder’s signature:Card number:Expiry date: (month)/ (year)Please return a copy of this form with your payment to:Haley ClarkAustralian Institute of Family Studies Phone: 03 9214 7878Level 20, 485 La Trobe Street Fax: 03 9214 7839Melbourne VIC 3000Web: www.aifs.gov.au