MISSION

The mission of Boys to Men is to help reduce interpersonal violence by offering programs that:

• Support the healthy development of adolescent boys.
  
• Provide assistance and educational resources to boys and those who raise them.
  
• Increase community awareness about the specific needs of boys.
  

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CORE VALUES

Community Responsibility for Raising Healthy Boys:

• It is the responsibility of the entire community to raise healthy, happy, non violent boys.
• Adult male investment in the raising of boys is an indispensable component of transforming boys into men.

Non-violence:

• Violence is not the solution to any problem or conflict.
• Violence prevention is an important responsibility of boys and men.
• Every person has the right to live free of threats or acts of violence or abuse.

Gender Justice:

• Traditional media and cultural representations of masculinity and femininity are too narrowly defined and contribute to destructive and damaging behavior towards individuals of all genders and ages.
• We are committed to eliminating the inequalities and institutional injustices that result from these traditional media and cultural representations of masculinity.

Respect:

• The ability to honor all people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and/or religion is essential to healthy development.
• Respecting differences is a learned skill/ability and therefore young people must be taught to accept and value themselves, others, and the world around them.
  

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