The Bay Area Women’s Center is committed to providing an opportunity for men to be involved in our mission to end domestic violence and sexual assault. There are many reasons why men are an important part of the solution: Men know survivors, men have influence, and men are survivors too. Join us in the Bay Area Women’s Center Men’s Campaign.

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Many of the norms and expectations that exist in our society perpetuate violence against intimate partners. Men are often raised and encouraged to be powerful, show aggression, control situations, and suppress emotions. These expectations are damaging and hinder our progress toward creating a world where domestic and sexual violence no longer exist.

Join this year's honorary chair Matt Felan as a member of the Men's Campaign:

“The Bay Area Women’s Center takes care of the most vulnerable in our community at no charge. Their services are vital to those who have experienced traumatic events. I am proud to serve as the Honorary Chair for 2025 to urge more men to support the work of the Bay Area Women’s Center and to protect women and men in our community who have been victims of sexual assault and/or domestic abuse. Our goal is to raise funds for necessary programming and operational costs, while also raising awareness about the organization and its impact on the community.” – Matt Felan

Through the BAWC Men’s Campaign, you can lend your voice to be part of the solution. To join, click the "Donate Now" button.

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➜ What is Your Men-tality

➜ Raising Boys

➜ Power and Control Wheel

➜ Ways to Support a Survivor

➜ Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

➜ Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Assault Prevention

➜ The Top 10 Things Employers Can Do Right Now to Address Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

A Call to Men is a violence prevention organization and respected leader on issues of manhood, male socialization, and its intersection with violence and preventing violence against all women and girls. They are also a great follow on social media.

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Futures Without Violence has been providing groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world.

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MCSR - Their mission statement is "Rooted in community, based in strength, and grounded in respect, MCSR prevents violence through transformational programs and services for youth and adults that promote healthy masculinity and empowered womanhood."

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White Ribbon is the world's largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships, and a new vision of masculinity.

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Workplaces Respond to Domestic and Sexual Violence: A National Resource Center educates and builds collaborations among workplace and non-workplace stakeholders to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual harassment and violence, trafficking, stalking, and exploitation impacting the workplace.

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If your business, community group, church, etc is interested in learning more through a presentation, please reach out to BAWC at info@bawc-mi.org. Presentations are free and can be completely customized to suit your needs.

Watch and Listen

​Documentaries

• The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America's narrow definition of masculinity. The film ultimately illustrates how we, as a society, can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men. This is a must watch for men who want to make a difference in their families and communities.

• Roll Red Roll is a true-crime thriller and impact campaign that goes behind the headlines of the notorious Steubenville, Ohio rape case to uncover the deep-seated and social media-fueled "boys will be boys" culture at the root of high school sexual assault in America. The film unflinchingly asks, why didn't anyone stop it? Available on Amazon Prime.

• Audrie & Daisy in this wrenching documentary, two teens are sexually assaulted by boys they considered friends, humiliated online, and harassed by their community.

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Podcasts

• Touchy Subjects Podcast doesn't shy away from those touchy subjects that often make us feel uncomfortable. Through open discussions about domestic violence and sexual assault, hosts Amanda and Shawn encourage us to challenge, ask, and discuss these issues.

​Shows

• The Maid, recommended by BAWC Board Member David Friebe, is a Netflix mini-series. The show follows Alex, a woman who left an abusive boyfriend and moved into a shelter with her toddler daughter as she works a job as a maid and dreams of her future.

A huge thank you to the 2024 Men's Campaign participants!