Men Organizing to End Domestic Violence

Wonderful news in an email I received today. A (free) men's dv program in Minnesota. The Wellstone Institute is truly doing great things.

Scholarships provided for out of town travelers for one night hotel and a gas card, please contact Lonna at Lonna@wellstone.org for more information.

United Way Greater Twin Cities

Camp Sheila Wellstone : “Taking a Stand‐ Men Organizing to End Violence Against Women”

The Sheila Wellstone Institute along with a team of men from Minnesota organizations who are working to end violence will host the first-ever Camp Sheila Wellstone for Men, an historic state-wide gathering of men who are working to end violence. This men-only conference will be held in the Twin Cities and is designed to:

· Build a stronger coalition of men who are working against violence in Minnesota

· Provide education about violence against women and effective - models of prevention

· Teach critical organizing and advocacy skills that build power and end violence against women and children

WHERE: Best Western Kelly Inn WHEN: Sept. 23rd-24th, 2010
161 St. Anthony Ave. 1:00pm —5:00pm Thursday
St. Paul, MN55103 and 8:30am—4pm Friday

Register for this FREE training, click on this link:

https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/114/mtglistproc.asp?formid=MTGC3&caleventid=7119

For more information, please contact Lonna Hunter, Director of Sheila Wellstone Institute @ 651- 414-6034, lonna@wellstone.org or

Dave Mathews, DMathews@mndap.org.

FEATURING:

Performances from youthrive — a group of young adults who seek to inspire and engage through education, leadership, and service to integrate peacemaking into their lives. They will join us for spoken word and improv.

Keynote Speaker — Ted Bunch, Co-founder of A CALL TO MEN: The National Association of Men
and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women

Ted is recognized both nationally and internationally for his expertise in organizing and educating men in the effort to end violence against women. He is dedicated to strengthening community accountability to end all forms of violence against women. Ted is formerly the Senior Director and Co-creator of Safe Horizon's Domestic Violence Accountability Program which is the largest program for domestic violence offenders in America.

Trainers:

Dave Matthews, Domestic Abuse Project
Chuck Derry, Minnesota Men’s Action Network
Joe Morse, Beyond ToughGuise
Pheng Thao, Asian Women United

...and others!

Lonna Hunter, Director
Sheila Wellstone Institute
2446 University Avenue, Suite 170
St. Paul, MN 55114

651-414-6034 Direct Line
651-414-6032 FAX

lonna@wellstone.org

www.wellstone.org