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Men Creating Change (MCC)
Men Creating Change engages college men in preventing violence against women and promoting healthy masculinity. The group will work together to help create a campus free from violence by seeking to create healthier, safer, and ultimately happier lives for themselves and those they care about. MCC has several chapters on campuses across the country and receives training and technical assistance from the national organization Men Can Stop Rape. MCC offers a variety of activities and ways to become involved. More information on MCC chapters can be found at www.mencanstoprape.org. If you would like more information on John Carroll’s chapter or would like to become a member contact Amanda Rolf, at arolf@jcu.edu or 216.397.2175.
Take Back The Night (TBTN)
Take Back the Night is a student organization committed to working toward ending sexual violence and domestic violence. They also strive to a provide a voice to those who have been impacted by these issues. TBTN organizes a week-long series of events that occur in April to bring awareness about these issues to the John Carroll community. If you are interested in finding out more about the organization or joining please contact the president, Courtney Miller, at cmmiller12@jcu.edu.
Bringing In The Bystander
Mark your calendar for Saturday February 4th. Bringing in the Bystander is a 4 hour program that teaches you how to identify a potentially harmful situation (in relation to sexual violence, relationship violence, or stalking), provides you with tools to safely directly or indirectly intervene, and addresses the barriers to intervening. Research has shown the program to be successful in actively engaging students in positive bystander behavior with the end of result of fewer incidents of violence. For more information or to sign up please email Amanda Rolf at arolf@jcu.edu.
Volunteer at VPAC
VPAC has several opportunities for students to become involved. VPAC finds that involving students in the formation and execution of projects and programs helps to ensure a more effective final product. If you are interested in finding out about the various volunteer opportunities please contact Amanda Rolf at arolf@jcu.edu or 216.397.2175.