Coming Soon: Men as Allies in Preventing Sexual Violence

Program Overview

Men as Allies in Preventing Sexual Violence is a prevention education training designed to engage men in meaningful, proactive efforts to prevent sexual violence. The program focuses on the role men can play in challenging harmful norms, supporting survivors, and promoting accountability within their communities, workplaces, and social circles.

Sexual violence prevention requires active participation from people of all genders, and men are uniquely positioned to influence peer culture and challenge behaviors that contribute to harm. This training provides space for reflection, discussion, and skill building that supports men in becoming effective allies without centering guilt or blame.

Developed by Our Voice, Men as Allies emphasizes responsibility, respect, and collective action while grounding conversations in trauma informed and prevention focused principles.

Who This Training Is For

Men as Allies in Preventing Sexual Violence is designed for:

• Adult men in community settings

• Workplace teams and leadership groups

• College and university populations

• Athletic teams and student organizations

• Faith based and community groups

The training can be adapted for different audiences and settings and is inclusive of men across identities and experiences.

What the Training Covers

Men as Allies provides education and tools that support men in recognizing their role in preventing sexual violence.

Participants learn about:

• The realities and impact of sexual violence

• How gender norms and expectations influence behavior

• The connection between power, privilege, and harm

• How silence and inaction contribute to unsafe environments

• What allyship looks like in practice

• How to challenge harmful language and behavior among peers

• Bystander intervention strategies

• Supporting survivors without centering oneself

• Accountability and responsibility in prevention work

The training emphasizes honest conversation, self reflection, and practical action.

Why This Training Matters

Many prevention efforts fail to engage men in ways that feel accessible, constructive, and meaningful. Without this engagement, harmful norms can continue unchallenged.

Men as Allies creates space for men to understand how everyday behaviors and attitudes contribute to broader patterns of harm. By focusing on accountability rather than blame, the training encourages participation and sustained commitment to change.

This program supports culture change by equipping men with the tools to speak up, intervene, and model respectful behavior.

How the Training Works

Men as Allies in Preventing Sexual Violence is delivered as an interactive, discussion based workshop that prioritizes participation and reflection. The training uses real world examples and guided discussion to support learning.

Training elements include facilitated discussion, scenario exploration, peer dialogue, and opportunities for skill practice. The training can be delivered virtually or in person and adapted to different group sizes and time frames.

What Participants Will Gain

By the end of the training, participants will:

• Better understand the impact of sexual violence

• Recognize how gender norms influence behavior

• Feel more confident intervening as bystanders

• Gain tools to challenge harmful language and actions

• Understand how to support survivors respectfully

• Identify concrete ways to act as allies in their communities

Participants leave with practical strategies they can apply in everyday situations.