BE A MAN Raised in the Shadow of Cowboys, a memoir by Montana author Russell Rowland, is a great read and one that examines masculinity and violence. You can check out a copy from ASPEN, buy it at your local bookstore or find it through Rowland's website.

 

Russell Rowland was born and raised in Montana, in a family where anger was the only acceptable emotion. As a young man, Rowland struggled with anger management issues, and even found himself in an abusive marriage, something he never expected or wanted. BE A MAN is an attempt to explore Rowland's own history as well as the impact of growing up in a place where men are expected to be self-contained, stoic, and solve their own problems. It took years of therapy for Rowland to get a handle on his anger, and he wants other men (and women!) to understand that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. 

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​10 THINGS MEN CAN DO TO PREVENT GENDER VIOLENCE by MVP, Mentors in Violence Prevention, outlines easy actions to prevent violence and good suggestions to look inward at how your own attitudes may contribute toward gender violence or at least keep you from helping to end it.

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Learn how to take action and improve your own well-being by connecting with an organization that resonates with you. Movements and organizations share valuable insight on websites we recommend: 
NEXTGENMEN | WHITE RIBBON USA | MCSR​ | MVP STRATEGIES | THE GOOD MEN PROJECT | MOVEMBER | MenCare | MenEngage Alliance | A CALL TO MEN​

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Values of Equity and Respect by Growing a New Heart is a simple description of how it can be different--your relationship, your situation, your life. It's a good first step on the path toward something better for yourself and your loved ones.

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