The Y Factor: Men Leading By Example
Patti Giggans talks about the power of The Y Factor and the men that are leading the charge. This article originally appeared at 1in6.com. I had the privilege recently of attending the national summit...
View ArticleDenim Day USA 2013 and the Need for NO MORE Excuses
We’ve got a lot of work to do, so it’s time to stand up, wear denim with a purpose, and work together to end sexual violence. — This is the comment from a 16-year-old high school boy who witnessed the...
View Article13 Reasons Why Sexual & Domestic Violence is Not Just a Women’s Issue
More and more men are bringing their strong hearts and minds to the issues of violence prevention and want to be part of solutions. — It seems that a paradigm is shifting. The time when sexual and...
View ArticleOn the “Get Over It” Myth of Healing from Trauma
Patti Giggans, Executive Director of Peace Over Violence, believes the “Get over it” approach is myth, not methodology. And she wants us to put it to rest once and for all. — Get over it! How often is...
View ArticleDenim Day 2014 & The NO MORE Campaign — No Excuse & Never An Invitation
Reflections on the social importance of #DenimDay. — This year marked the 15th anniversary of Denim Day in LA & USA, a sexual-violence-prevention education campaign, which began after a Supreme...
View ArticleQuestion: “ARE WE THERE YET?” Answer: “WE ARE ON OUR WAY.”
On the progress we’ve made serving male survivors and debunking the myths of childhood sexual abuse. — I decided to go to New York City recently, to join in the celebration of the 10th anniversary of...
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