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[Fatima M Smith <>]

Good morning,

Another suggestion may be to use him as a speaker for a campus event to address, " a 'real life' example of toxic masculinity and how that can have such a violent outcome."  With proper disclaimer and promotion and confidential advocates on hand for those who may be triggered.

FMS

On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 9:43 AM, Morey, Patricia L <> wrote:

Why not refer him to the local incarceration volunteer programs? He might find real meaning in working with individuals who are serving time for such behavior.

 

Patricia L. Morey

Assistant Dean; Director

Women’s Resources Center

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From: Ellen Collier [mailto:]
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 8:00 AM
To:
Subject: Working with perpetrators

 

Good morning all,

I have recently had a perpetrator (who was found guilty in the criminal system) approach me about wanting to "do something".  He wants to be able to contribute to addressing gender-based violence and expressed particular interest in wanting to share his story so other men got a "real life" example of toxic masculinity and how that can have such a violent outcome.

As a result of our conversations over the last few months, I do truly believe he wants to do something good, but I am struggling to identity what that "something" might be that does not also place survivors in an unsafe space.  We have a peer education program he applied for, but I could not select him due to his criminal record.  His case is easily looked up on the web and the last thing I want is for someone - anyone - to feel unsafe at one of our events or educational programs.

I supposed what I'm asking is if anyone has any suggestions on how to meaningfully engage this young man that could help with his continued growth while at the same time supporting the movement to end gender-based violence.  Any suggestions you have are appreciated!

Ellen

Ellen Lassiter Collier

Diversity & Community Involvement

Women's Resource Center Coordinator

340M Student Center

734.487.0364

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Best,

Fatima M. Smith, MSW
Adjunct Professor,
Virginia Commonwealth University
College of Humanities & Sciences


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