Mission

We are an Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) funded program at The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. called Engaging Men and Boys (EMAB). Our mission is to involve men and boys in the movement to end sexual violence by encouraging healthy masculinity, fostering strong role models, and building male allies in the community.

Brotherhood of Strength (BOS)

BOS is a group of dedicated and passionate men in the Greater Lowell community that work towards encouraging healthy masculinity, providing mentorship, and empowering other men and boys to become active in their communities. They do this with the ultimate vision of ending gender-based violence in our community.
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Engaging Men & Boys Program Director, Miguel Andres Quiñones; photo by Ilene Perlman

What is healthy masculinity?

Many times men and boys around us say “Hey, I don’t rape, so I don’t need to do anything.” Not true!
We need ALL men and boys to stand up, speak out, and be role models showing healthy forms of masculinity.

Healthy masculinity promotes an environment where all genders are treated with respect and dignity, creating a foundation leading to equity and justice. Men are socialized to abide by attitudes and behaviors that are supposed to make them a "real man"; these rules, such as "boys don't cry" and "man up" are often harmful and do not allow men to show up as their full selves.

For more information about the Engaging Men & Boys Program contact miguel@chhinc.org

Resources

Information and services for men with histories of unwanted or abusive sexual experiences, and anyone who cares about them. 

24/7 online helpline, weekly online support groups, training and resources for survivors and professionals. 

http://www.1in6.org

A CALL TO MEN educates men all over the world on healthy, respectful manhood.  Embracing and promoting a healthy, respectful manhood prevents violence against women, sexual assault and harassment, bullying and many other social ills.

http://www.acalltomen.org/

Men Can Stop Rape is an international organization that mobilizes men to use their strength for creating cultures free from violence, especially men’s violence against women. MCSR provides agencies, schools, and organizations with direct services for youth, public service messaging, and leadership training. 

http://www.mencanstoprape.org/