National speaker to challenge men to help end domestic violence

University Health Services (UHS) will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by welcoming nationally acclaimed speaker Tony Porter to UW–Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Porter will speak in the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium, 816 State St., at 6:30 p.m.

Porter, the co-founder of “A Call To Men: National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women,” will discuss men’s role in society and encourage men to get involved in ending violence toward women.

A Call To Men looks to create a more just society by shifting social norms that define manhood. The organization stresses that men must play a role in ending violence and reconsider their long-held beliefs about women.

On campus, several student organizations offer assistance and guidance for violence prevention and education. One organization – Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE) – conducts multiple programs for various groups on campus. The programs challenge each group to think about behaviors that are the causes of violence. In addition to PAVE, the Campus Women’s Center and Sex Out Loud also address the issues of violence and healthy relationships.

For more information on sexual violence support and prevention resources on the UW–Madison campus, visit the UHS Web site, or call (608) 265-5966.