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Unexpected Allies: Men Who Stop Rape

by Todd Denny

215 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #07-0163; ISBN 1-4251-1700-7; US$17.95, C$20.64, EUR13.99, £9.28

Women are the victims and men are the solution to preventing violence. Most men are repulsed by violence against women. Learn innovative techniques that keep men involved in violence prevention programs.

About the Book

Women are the Victims
Men are the Solution

Men's Violence Prevention holds a promise that is both crucial and largely unfulfilled in our society. When we re-cast men as the solution to the problem of interpersonal violence rather than merely viewing them as perpetrators, we create unprecedented opportunities for action and change. Most men are repulsed by violence against women. As natural allies with women, they can break the cycle of male violence. Our task is to create ways to touch their innate benevolence and inspire them to stop rape and abuse. We must never lose sight of men's futures as teachers, coaches, jurors and, most importantly, fathers who will mentor their sons in life-affirming ways.

Re-energize your violence prevention efforts and learn:


• Innovative violence-prevention techniques designed to inspire men to prevent rape and abuse
  
  
• The three keys to keeping men involved in sustained programs
  
  
• How to use music to engage boys and girls in violence-prevention peer education

Reviews

"Todd Denny's techniques go to the heart of male ignorance about sexual violence, not to preach, but to transform -- a brilliantly nuanced and accessible approach."

Gaetano "Guy" B. Senese
PhD. Professor, Northern Arizona University. Author of Simulation, Spectacle and the Ironies of Education Reform.

"Denny teaches men how to take responsibility for ending violence against women. Men who are interested in getting involved and recruiting others will benefit tremendously from this book."

Golie Jansen
Grant Director, U.S. Department of Justice project "Campus Violence Against Women", Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.

"This book brings Todd Denny's dynamic, culturally-responsive voice to the world of print. He has invented novel ways to reach and teach Black, Native-American and Mexican-American youth."

Stafford Hood
Ph.D., Dean for Research, College of Education, Arizona State University. Author of The Role of Culture and Cultural Context: A Mandate for Inclusion.

"This book offers clear and concise strategies for engaging men in innovative violence prevention programs. Read it. Better yet, use it!"

Chandra Lindeman
Coordinator for the Office of Sexual Assault, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA.

"A must read, Denny's suggestions, if acted on, would save our country untold millions of dollars and countless tortured lives in both rural and urban areas."

L.T. Wallace, Ph.D. Extension Economist, Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley. Author of Agriculture, Economics and Resource Management.

"This is an important book for any teacher looking for ideas about how to prevent male violence. Denny has devoted his life's work to just that goal and he writes both passionately and compassionately about it."

Sam Weintraub, Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of Education, SUNY at Buffalo. Editor of The Annual Summary of Investigations Relating to Reading.

"Todd Denny has spent the past two decades developing engaging techniques to inspire men to become allies in the struggle against male violence. He has a rare gift for enabling students to examine the difficult and critical issues of bullying, sexual harassment and sexual assault."

Washington State Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown

"Denny's innovative use of music to educate students about male violence creates excitement, insight and change that are sustained long after the conclusion of his workshops. I highly recommend Todd*s curriculum to secondary schools."

Fred Schrumpf, Principal, Havermale High School, Spokane Public Schools, WA. Author of Peer Mediation: Conflict Resolution in Schools.

"I have worked with Todd Denny in California public schools, where he proved to be an effective and engaging change agent. He left the students begging for more."

Charles Prickett, J.D., Ph. D. District Compliance Officer, Santa Rosa Junior College, CA.

"Denny's book is a rare find; he clearly and convincingly explains how addressing male violence in gender-neutral terms is part of our failure to prevent violence, while explaining how men can develop leadership in stopping rape and abuse."

Theresa Schinzel, M.A., Sexual Assault & Harm Prevention, Department of Justice Grant Manager, Gonzaga University

About the Author

Todd Denny's nationally acclaimed violence prevention work was featured in the award-winning PBS documentary "Date Rape: a Different Set of Rules." Todd pioneered Men's Violence Prevention (MVP) programs at:

• The University of Illinois (with the largest fraternity system in the world, 57 chapters)
• Eastern Washington University

The Evergreen State College
Todd has worked as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Education for the past 5 years and for the National Science Foundation and The National Geographic Society. In addition to presenting at the International Conference on Campus Sexual Assaults, he has appeared on the television program "Entertainment Tonight" and on National Public Radio.

He has presented over 1000 sexual assault and violence prevention keynotes, workshops and training in universities, public schools, conferences and with civic groups. His program has been featured at the U.S. Department of Education National Violence Prevention Conference and he has taught his violence prevention course at the University of Oregon and the University of Illinois. His DVD, Sexual Aggression 101, is filled with strategies for men and women working together to prevent sexual assault. Todd's innovative music video, "Hand Are Not for Hurting", that includes suggestions for teachers, was commissioned by current Washington Governor Christine Gregiore and is currently used by schools throughout the state.

Todd received his sexual assault/domestic violence advocacy and prevention training at the University of Illinois and at Safeplace Rape/Relief Women's Shelter in Olympia, Washington. Todd received his Masters Degree in Social Work with emphases in school and mental health curriculums from the University of Illinois, where he founded the campus organization "Men Against Rape." As a University of Illinois staff member he was the lead male trainer in designing, facilitating and evaluating a rape prevention program. He lives in Olympia, WA. For more information see www.todddennymvp.com, Or call Todd at (360) 866-7140

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