Men Against Violence Peer Education
| We would like to inform you all that in accordance with the University changes regarding the COVID-19 precaution methods, all meetings, socials events and volunteer opportunities (including Bobcat Build) are cancelled and will no longer take place. Be sure to stay up to date on all information by regularly checking your email for updates and checking in on the GroupMe for further communication. We hope you all have a safe and restful break, take care of yourself and make sure to stay alert. If you have any questions of concerns, please feel free to reach out to any officer. Sending all of our best you all. -MAV |
Men Against Violence's Mission
Men Against Violence (MAV) seeks to break the link which exists between traditional norms of masculinity-the ways men are taught to behave-and violence. It challenges young men to redefine male and female relationships in an equitable manner; to resolve conflicts effectively; to develop meaningful friendships with other men; and to appropriately manage anger and fear.
What is Men Against Violence (MAV)?
MAV is a peer education team at Texas State. It is an educational resource for the Texas State community of faculty, staff, student organizations, residence halls and the surrounding communities. The MAV members are trained to present the following violence related programs:
- Yes Means Yes: Getting Consent
- Alcohol Bystander Intervention Training
- Hate Wears Many Faces
- Red Flags in Relationships
- Cyberbullying
Visit the Presentation Request Form to request one of these presentations.
Joining MAV
Joining MAV has many benefits. It provides you with a chance to increase your knowledge about violence-related issues, gain self-confidence, improve your communication skills, and to provide a needed service on your campus.
You should consider joining MAV if you have a desire to work with the Texas State community, motivation to increase knowledge of violence, and a sincere concern for the overall being of yourself and other students. MAV members must be able to work independently or on a team and have the ability to be open-minded and non-judgmental when discussing sensitive issues.
For more information on joining MAV, call 512.245.2161, visit Room 101 in Encino Hall, or email menagainstviolence@txstate.edu
MAV Meetings
MAV has meetings every Monday at 5:15 pm in the Student Health Center Conference Room 202. All students are welcome.
MAV Resources
Jackson Katz is an internationally recognized prevention educator that works in gender violence prevention in schools. He is an educator, author, filmmaker, and social theorist who is recognized as one of America's leading anti-sexist male activists.
Meet our Men Against Violence Officers
Derek Miller
President
| Favorite Topics |
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- Gender Socialization
- Comprehensive Sex Ed
- Consent
- Queer Activism
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- Choreography
- Playwriting
- Spontaneous Zumba
- Film Making
Arielle Raveney
Vice-President
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- Rape Culture
- Equality
- Gender Socialization
- Privilege
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- Ending the Patriarchy
- Music: Listening, Singing and Dancing
- Laughing until I cry with the ones I love
- Food: Eating and Cooking
Courtney Kennerson
Event Coordinator
| Favorite Topics |
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- Sexual Violence Prevention
- Consent
- Social Justice
- Domestic Policy Issues
| Interests |
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- Dancing
- Promoting Prevention
- Attending Concerts
- Yoga
John Gamez
Secretary
| Favorite Topics |
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- Gender Expression
- Intersectionality
- Queer Normalization
- Human Sexuality Spectrum
| Interests |
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- Discovering New Music
- Meeting New People
- Spontaneous Adventures with Friends
- Having Meaningful Conversations
