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Melissa Echerd

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March 11, 2019

Domestic violence affects more men than you probably realize

For years, when people heard about domestic violence, the common assumption was that men were the abusers and women the…
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March 4, 2019

Getting help for domestic abuse can be challenging for men

Caleb is in the garage, staring at his workbench. He wants to do something, but can’t focus long enough to…
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February 10, 2019

It’s going better … he hasn’t hit me in a week

A key element of our prevention efforts involves teaching classes to teens at local schools and churches. Not long ago,…
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February 5, 2019

What young people see shapes their relationships

Katelynn’s so confused. Her friends are pressuring her to get a boyfriend. Really pushing. Teasing her about boys in her…
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December 18, 2018

Baby, is it consensual outside?

How can a classic song that is a staple on holiday playlists bring about such controversy? I can’t tell you…
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December 10, 2018

Creating safety from abuse at the holidays (and year ‘round)

For most of us, the holidays are a joyous time of year, as we catch up with family and friends…
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December 3, 2018

Cookies as a recipe to prevent domestic violence

For many of the children under our roof, their first Christmas here will be the happiest holiday they’ve experienced. If…
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October 8, 2018

Guest post: The Bravehearted Father

Men IN Action is a group of engaged and informed mentors impacting the community by developing positive social behaviors, to…
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October 1, 2018

How is your workplace addressing domestic violence?

There’s a woman we know well. We’ll call her Janie. She works for a local company whose name you’d probably…
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