Ohio Men's Action Network

OHMAN—Ohio Men’s Action Network

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Ohio Men’s Action Network is to end relationships and sexual violence in Ohio.

Vision Statement:
The Ohio Men’s Action Network (OHMAN) is a network of men and women, as individuals and as representatives of local and state organizations, working to engage men and boys in efforts to prevent sexual violence; sexual exploitation; domestic, intimate partner, family and relationship violence and to promote equitable, nonviolent relationships and a culture free of oppression. We seek to create and support communities where all people can live free of violence within their relationships, and share in their commitment to respect, safety, and equality.

The main roles of OHMAN include the following:

• Provide a structure for those who are, or who are interested in, engaging men to support each other, learn from each other, and exchange resources;
• Help identify and create resources, tools, and other products to assist efforts to engage men and boys in prevention;
• Develop the capacity of local programs and communities to engage men and boys in prevention;
• Create a network for men and men’s organizations who are engaged to support each other, exchange resources, and offer collective support to the women’s leadership in Ohio;
• Provide a state-wide voice of men and boys for the prevention of sexual and domestic violence.

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Know Better. Do Better. Be Better

A gender-based violence prevention campaign geared towards creating and supporting communities with the purpose of the ‘Know Better. Do Better. Be Better.’ Campaign and The New Playbook is to enhance the quality of life on campus by establishing healthier definitions of masculinity and healthier norms surrounding gender-based violence.

Each individual engaged will be encouraged to gain new knowledge and skills to influence others and to promote healthy relationships, healthy sexuality, and healthy communities throughout Ohio. The campaign is designed for young men and boys, professionals, and other campus influencers who work to transform harmful gender norms, establish gender equality, and learn active bystander skills.

The campaign will offer three levels of engagement:

1. The first level utilizes customizable social media and marketing materials to raise awareness of the campaign and related issues across campus.
2. The second level introduces sexual and domestic violence prevention-related themes through live programming to inspire young men and boys to become vocal and active in ending gender-based violence in their communities.
3. The third incorporates The NEW VIRTUAL Playbook: Standing Strong to Promote Non-Violence as an asynchronous curriculum that is informative, interactive, and appeals to all learning styles.

In collaboration with our partners, SARNCO, OAESV, BRAVO, and Stonewall, OHMAN is excited to bring you “Courageous Conversations with Ohio Men.” This initiative aims to foster an open dialogue surrounding masculinity within the LGBTQIA+ community, including perspectives from heterosexual cisgender men.

Through these conversations, we seek to explore the multifaceted aspects of masculinity, challenge stereotypes, and create a space for meaningful discussions that encompass the experiences of all men. Our goal is to contribute to a better understanding of diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community, promoting inclusivity and recognizing the unique narratives of heterosexual cisgender men alongside others.

Join us in this important dialogue as we strive to break barriers, challenge preconceptions, and celebrate the rich diversity of experiences within the realm of masculinity in the LGBTQIA+ community, acknowledging the valuable contributions of all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Introducing The New Playbook: Standing Strong to Promote Non-Violence

On behalf of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) and the Ohio Men’s Action Network (OHMAN), we are excited to share with you our “NEW VIRTUAL Playbook: Standing Strong to Promote Non-Violence” an asynchronous learning platform that consists of 10 gender-based violence prevention modules geared toward creating and supporting communities where all people can live free of violence within their relationships, and share in their commitment to respect, safety, and equality.

The purpose of The New Playbook is to enhance the quality of life on campuses by establishing a healthier definition of masculinity and norms surrounding gender-based violence. Training participants will each create an Action Plan that will be supported in its implementation by Glenn A. Harris, ODVN’s Assistant Director of Prevention. Each participant will be encouraged to use their new knowledge and skills to influence others and to promote healthy relationships and healthy sexuality.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Define violence and its impact on individuals and communities
• Recognize behaviors that silently support violence perpetration
• Understand the necessary qualities for anti-violence leadership within their social networks

And will leave the training:

• Equipped with the tools to influence their social networks to prevent violence, and
• With new opportunities to become involved in the statewide and national movements to end gender-based violence

Please use the link below to access the NEW Virtual TNP here: https://ohman-odvn.talentlms.com/.

Steering Committee

The purpose of OHMAN’s Steering Committee is broad oversight of OHMAN, including but not necessarily limited to:

• Vision
• Infrastructure
• Funding priorities
• Policy discussions and agenda setting (both internal to the organization and regarding emerging issues in the movement)
• Strategic planning

 Responsibilities of the OHMAN Steering Committee include:

• Regularly participate in Steering Committee-related conference calls.
• Regularly participate in OHMAN general meetings and events.
• Work on projects and serve on committees that are needed to ensure the success of OHMAN as an efficient, community-oriented network.
• Policy discussions and agenda setting (both internal to the organization and regarding emerging issues in the movement)
• Assist with the development and monitoring of OHMAN goals, objectives, and strategic plan.
• Allow your name, image, and/or likeness to appear in OHMAN publications and other media statements.
• Participate with workgroups charged by the Steering Committee

Founding Organizations

We owe so much to the groups listed here. Their passion, guidance and support have made this effort possible.

• Asha Ray Of Hope
• Battered Women’s Shelter / Rape Crisis Center / Summit and Medina Counties
• Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)
• CHOICES
• Columbus Urban League
• Crime Victim Services of Allen County & Lima Striders
• OneEighty (formerly known as Every Woman’s House)
• Healthy Fathering Collaborative of Greater Cleveland
• Lorain County Safe Harbor DBA Genesis House
• MaleSurvivor
• New Directions
• Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
• Ohio Attorney General’s Office
• Ohio Department of Health
• Ohio Domestic Violence Network
• Project Woman of Springfield and Clark County
• Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
• The Center for Family Safety and Healing
• The Ohio State University
• The Cocoon Shelter (formerly known as The SAAFE Center)
• Toledo Children’s Hospital
• Tri-County Help Center, Inc.
• Turning Point
• UMADAOP Lucas County
• University of Toledo Student Social Work Organization
• YWCA Eastern Area

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