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Registration is Open
for the first annual International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys
June 11-13, 2024
Hyatt Regency | Miami, FL
The 2024 International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys is a groundbreaking educational and capacity-building event designed to address the often-overlooked issue of violence against men and boys.
"Insight to Action"
With a focus on reframing violence as a public health issue, this conference aims to equip individuals from the private sector, government, healthcare, social services, and criminal justice with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and respond effectively to various forms of violence experienced by males. Through a heightened awareness of the scope of trauma experienced by males, attendees from across sectors will explore the structural determinants of numerous types of violence and their related impact on mental and physical health, educational attainment, criminal justice involvement, revictimization, later perpetration, financial stability, and public safety. Attendees will be guided from insight to action as they engage with an array of topics, perspectives, and experiences provided through presentations, panels, stories, and research shared by a world-class conference faculty.
This transformative public health intervention is brought to you by giantslayer, LLC., a public health consultancy dedicated to preventing trauma and violence experienced by boys, men, and 2SLGBTQ+ young people. Founded and led by Nathan Earl, giantslayer provides strategic consulting and technical assistance to support programming, training, communications, community and healthcare responses, including research, development, facilitation and evaluation of education pertaining to male victimization. The International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys is a giantslayer initiative co-hosted by Yale School of Public Health and supported by a diverse 24-member Steering Committee including survivors, allies, and leaders from across the globe.
"At giantslayer., our lived experience-led approach drives our commitment to addressing the often overlooked issue of violence against men and boys. The International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys serves as a crucial platform to shed light on this pervasive problem, fostering dialogue, understanding, and actionable solutions. By amplifying the voices and experiences of survivors and experts alike, we aim to dismantle societal norms, challenge stereotypes, and pave the way for a more inclusive and comprehensive public health agenda that addresses the unique challenges faced by men and boys in the realm of violence prevention."
"At the forefront of public health, VITAE is spearheading efforts to address violence and trauma affecting children and adults globally. Through strategic partnerships like giantslayer., we leverage our expertise to develop innovative interventions and advocate for sustainable solutions."