The SAIV-RT is committed to providing assistance to all members of Eastern's diverse clientele, which includes students of all sexual orientations and gender identities, students of color, students with disabilities, international students, student veterans, and students from all socioeconomic backgrounds with varying religious or spiritual beliefs.
Sexual assault and interpersonal violence-this affects people of all gender identities including men. Men experience sexual assault and interpersonal violence and deserve to be heard and helped.
The SAIV-RT can:
Additional Resources for Men
Sexual Abuse & Assault of Boys & Men | Confidential Support for Men
The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence
The mission of The Alliance is to prevent sexual violence in Connecticut and foster a statewide network of support for victims and survivors.
CT Safe Connect
A project of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) that was developed as a way to make it easier for victims of domestic violence to access information, resources and assistance. It is our goal to remove barriers.
The Men’s Project is a sexual assault primary prevention program for college men. Over the course of eight weeks, male students explore issues related to masculinity, gender-based violence, and responses to the breadth and depth of sexual assault. Topics include reducing sexism, the rape myth, androcentric language, coercion in intimate relationships, feminism, bystander intervention, egalitarianism in relationships, and the reduction of sexual assault. It is a safe space for men to connect and learn about these issues, while also discussing their own thoughts and experiences with them. It is open to anyone who identifies as male. Participants can be of any sexual orientation.
In collaboration with the Women’s Center, the SAIV-RT is always seeking for ways to reach out to men, discuss topics that interest them, and provide resources that speak to their needs. If you have a suggestions, contact the director of the Women’s Center, by emailing Starsheemar at byrums@easternct.edu.
These involves men of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, races, and ethnic backgrounds. Not all men are perpetrators or possible offenders of sexism and gender violence, but all men can be empowered-bystanders who can confront abusive peers.
Challenge sexists jokes, sexist comments, or other abusive language. When a family member, a friend, a classmate, a coworker, or a teammate is being disrespectful or abusive to women, talk to him about it. Express your concern. The conversation may not be easy, but it is necessary. Keep in mind that he might get defensive and/or hostile.
Question your own attitudes about women. Don’t be defensive when something you do or say ends up hurting someone else. Try hard to understand how your own attitudes and actions might inadvertently perpetuate sexism and violence, and work toward changing them.
If you suspect that a woman close to you is being abused or has been sexually assaulted, gently ask if you can help. Familiarize yourself with the resources available through the SAIV-RT and offer to assist her in contacting them.
Resources are available to help you. The SAIV-RT can help you navigate your options.
Support the work of the Women’s Center, NOW, F.E.M.A.L.E.S., M.A.L.E.S. and other gender equity-based clubs on campus. Attend Take Back the Night rallies and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes marches. Raise money for community-based rape crisis centers and battered women’s shelters.
Discrimination and violence against lesbians and gays are wrong in and of themselves. This abuse often has a direct link to sexism, in that the sexual orientation of men who speak out against sexism is often questioned in an attempt to silence them. This is a key reason that so few men do speak up. They feel their sexuality and masculinity is in-question. Learn about how you can help the LGBTQ+ community by connecting with the Pride Center. You do not neet to identify as LGBTQ+ to support their efforts.
Attend programs, watch films, and read articles or books about these issues. Participate in the Men’s Project, the White Ribbon Campaign, the 10×10 Campaign, training sessions, and other initiatives. Educate yourself and others about how larger social forces affect the conflicts between individual men and women.
Refuse to purchase any magazines, watch any videos, subscribe to any sites, or buy any music that portrays girls or women in a sexually degrading or abusive manner. Protest sexism in the media through online movements held by Miss Representation and similar organizations.
Mentor and teach young boys about how to be men in ways that don’t involve degrading or abusing girls and women. Volunteer to work with gender violence prevention programs, including anti-sexist men’s groups.
Always remember that you are not speaking out because it makes you a hero, or because you’re saving a woman with chivalry, or because you want a pat on the back. You are speaking out because it is the right thing to do. It is a meaningful way to do your part in ending violence against women.
