What Men Can Do

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  • Don't have sex with a person against their will. Make sure that the sex you are having is consensual.
  • Take responsibility for your own actions.
  • Watch out for your buddies and your friends when you go out to make sure that none of you get into bad situations.
  • Communicate - talk with your partner to make sure that you are both on the same page.
  • Talk with your friends - discuss issues such as rape and sexual assault, try to clear up any misconceptions or misunderstandings you may have.
  • Educate yourself and those around you about the sexual assault.
  • Support organizations which fight to decrease the occurrence of sexual assault and rape.
  • Don't condone rape jokes, speak up when you hear one and say that it is offensive.
  • Believe what people tell you if they have been raped or know someone who has.
  • Don't assume that women want your protection, however, offer it to them and be there for them if they do want it.
  • Organize or join a group of men at your school, workplace or just with your friends to work against rape and sexual assault.


Page Last Modified: Wednesday, August 20, 2008