A CALL TO MEN believes that preventing domestic and sexual violence is primarily the responsibility of men. Although historically it has been almost entirely women who have been at the forefront addressing this issue, we think it is essential that men play a primary role in the solution. To do that, well-meaning men…men who, for the most part don't see themselves as part of the problem…need to get involved.

By strategizing with groups across the United States and abroad, our vision is to shift social norms that define manhood in our culture, and produce a national movement of men dedicated to this cause. A CALL TO MEN is unique in its ability to be affirming and respectful to the experiences of women while expressing genuine care and hope for men. Through seminars, workshops and other educational vehicles, A CALL TO MEN challenges men to reconsider many of the social norms that define manhood, in an effort to create a more just society. Please join us

CO-FOUNDER

Tony Porter - Educator, Activist and Lecturer. A gifted public speaker, Tony Porter is an educator and activist working in the social justice arena for over twenty years. He is nationally recognized for his effort to end men's violence against women. Tony is the original visionary and co-founder behind A CALL TO MEN: The National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women. He is the author of "Well Meaning Men...Breaking Out of the Man Box. - Ending Violence Against Women".

An engaging and sought after lecturer, Tony's message of accountability is welcome and supported by many grassroots and established organizations. He’s currently working with numerous domestic and sexual violence programs, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, colleges and universities around the country. He has worked with the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. In addition, he has been a guest presenter for the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women.

Tony’s former position was the Director of Addiction Services for a hospital in New York. He is a faculty member of the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services Academy of Addiction Studies where he co-authored their curriculum for clinicians who work with chemically dependent African-Americans. He also teaches several of their curriculums including "Racial Diversity in Chemical Dependency" and "Domestic Violence and Chemical Dependency". Tony also specializes in developing social justice treatment models in chemical dependency and other human service organizations.

CO-FOUNDER

Ted Bunch - Educator, Activist and Lecturer 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. Ted has worked with Police and Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics and other first responders to domestic violence. He is a recognized trainer, lecturer and consultant on male accountability. A committed ally for more than a dozen years, Ted has gained leadership status in the domestic violence, rape and sexual assault prevention communities across the country.

Ted is an Advisory Board Member to the New York State Integrated Domestic Violence Court and a founding member of the New York City Batterer Task Force. Ted brings a great enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge to his work. He has trained at many colleges and universities throughout the United States as well as the National Football League. In addition, he has had guest appearances on numerous television and radio programs. He has traveled abroad speaking in places like Israel, Suriname, South Africa, Ghana, Brasil and Puerto Rico as well as being an invited guest presenter for the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women and the UN Alliance of Civilizations. Ted is an international lecturer for the U.S. State Department and was appointed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki- moon as a Committee Member to UNiTE, an international network of male leaders working to end violence against women.

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ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR

Gwen Wright

Gwen Wright is the Director of Training and Policy Development for the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence where she has oversight of criminal justice, human service, and health care training and policy. With the Office since 1993, she has served as Director of Health and Human Services and Director of Community Coordination. In addition Ms. Wright was Director of the Child Welfare Project and Coordinator of the Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Project. Ms. Wright spent six years as a consultant with the Office, providing training to various professional groups, including Employee Assistance coordinators, Department of Social Services staff, criminal justice and health care personnel, prior to joining the OPDV staff.

Ms. Wright has held numerous positions in the domestic violence field. She is the former Executive Director of the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a statewide grassroots advocacy group. There she coordinated statewide legislative activities, organized regional domestic violence efforts, participated in numerous policy discussions with state lawmakers and made dozens of media appearances, both locally and nationally.

Ms Wright currently serves on the Board of Directors of In Our Own Voices, a program that provides health and wellness services to the people of color in the LGTB community. She is an organizational development consultant and activist committed to the elimination of racial, sexual and heterosexual injustice.

TRAINERS

Juan Ramos - Core Trainer for A CALL TO MEN: The National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women. Juan is an anti-sexism activist. He is the Senior Director of the largest batterer’s program for domestic violence offenders in the United States, Safe Horizon's Domestic Violence Accountability Program. Juan is recognized for his work within the domestic violence community as an educator and advocate for human rights. He is devoted to strengthening the community- coordinated response to end Domestic Violence. In addition Mr. Ramos is dedicated to his work with young offenders of Domestic Violence and Street violence, as he recognizes the need for men of all ages to address violence on all levels in our society.


Lina Juarbe Botella - Institute Coordinator for A CALL TO MEN: The National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women. Lina is a social and human rights activist with over nineteen years of experience in domestic violence and sexual assault prevention. She has expertise in developing new programs, maintaining core services and, creating organizational alliances and mergers.

Lina has a diverse and rich back ground in victim advocacy, health care, leadership development, succession planning and executive transitions. As a mentor for women of color she provides support and assistance to Advocates of Color. Under her leadership, Advocates of Color established the Wisconsin Women of Color leadership network to create opportunities for co-mentoring, support, training and leadership development.

Lina received the Living Legend Award for community organizing and her work against racism. She also received WCASA's Voices of Courage Award for her advocacy and leadership with clergy sexual assault survivors. She was instrumental in creating and facilitating listening sessions between the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and over 800 survivors of clergy sexual abuse. Most recently she received the 2010 Unsung Heroes award for her commitment, service and leadership in the Latino community in Wisconsin.

David Lomax - Community Organizer for A CALL TO MEN: The National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women. David is a Detective/Sergeant with the Youngstown Ohio Police Department with 25 years experience in law enforcement. David is a Sexual Assault Investigator and also investigates complaints of Domestic Violence, Menacing by Stalking and Violations of Protection Orders. As a Community Organizer for A CALL TO MEN, David is committed to educating the community about domestic violence prevention and is dedicated to creating a coordinated community response to end all violence against women and girls. David is an aspiring ally of Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program, Mahoning County’s only protective shelter, where he serves as a mentor and role model to at risk young boys that are residents of the shelter.

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