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One In Four - Messiah Chapter
In March of 2004, over 150 Messiah male students attended the presentation "How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor: What Men Can Do". This 'for men only' program was presented by 'One in Four', a chapter of specially trained peer educators by NO MORE, the National Organization of Men's Outreach for Rape Education. The program was so well received at Messiah, several students expressed interest in starting a chapter of 'One In Four' here. Underwritten by the Gender Studies Project and given oversight by the Office of Community Development, seven Messiah students completed training this past May and were officially chartered by the NO MORE.
According to their website (www.nomorerape.org) NO MORE is "an organization of men and women, united for the purpose of educating men about rape using the most effective methods shown by scientific research studies. Based on this principle, NO MORE currently encourages groups including colleges, the military, local civic organizations, rape crisis centers, and other similar organizations to use 'The Men's Program.'"
The name "One in Four" has a dual meaning. First, it refers to the nation-wide research study indicating that one in four college women report surviving rape or attempted rape since their 14th birthday. Secondly, it references that the peer educators seek to be the ones who inform other men how to help women recover from a rape experience.
The Messiah chapter of "One In Four" will present regularly throughout the academic year. In partnership with the Office of Residence Education, "One in Four" will be presenting the Men's Program in College residences in addition to several alternate chapels. Attendance will be required of all first year male students.
For more information, check out www.nomorerape.org. |
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