Dr. Elena Klaw Psych. 190

 Review agenda and expectations for Final Event: Dec 16 th 8-9:30 in MLK 255  Review grading  Ending violence  Partner Discussion Activities  Oakland Men’s Project

 According to Grossman (2009) and what you have learned so far, what causes “the virus of violence?”  What can/should we do as a society to address it?

 Think of yourself as a peacemaker and conflict resolver. Why might it be hard to to see yourself as some one who has the power and responsibility to make peace in the world around you?  What specific steps can you take to make this goal a reality?  Let’s all Discuss

 “If you have daughters, how can you support them to be adventurous, independent, athletic, and confident of succeeding in whatever they do?”  “If you have sons, how can you help them resist the pressure to be tough, aggressive, and insensitive? How can you teach them to respect women?”  Let’s all discuss.

 To CHALLENGE the cycle of violence through active intervention in people’s assumptions.  To EMPOWER individuals to come together and reach beyond/out to each other to build community responses to violence and oppression.  To UNDERSTAND men’s unique training to perpetuate violence, and to challenge each of us to unlearn it.  To SUPPORT the struggle of each person to overcome pain, hurt, and learned helplessness, to heal.  To PROVIDE young people with the information, support, resources, and encouragement they need to create violence-free relationships and communities.

 To UNDERSTAND power and violence are in our lives and in society.  To PROMOTE a variety of powerful and effective alternatives to violence in social and personal situations.  To MODEL, in all of these areas, the powerful role that men can take in breaking the cycle of violence.