SWEAR

Program Description:  The mission is to educate MVRHS students on the myths, stereotypes, and repercussions of sexual assault and rape. The program is predominantly led by young men with the premise being that sexual assault is not just a women’s issue, but a men’s issue as well. Participants are nominated by faculty and current members of the program and attend a two day training/workshop. The workshop focuses on masculinity in our culture and the epidemic of sexual assault and rape. Following the training SWEAR members present an assembly to the junior and senior classes. SWEAR members facilitate small group discussions with every grade level to discuss consent and bystander behavior. The SWEAR program is run in collaboration with CONNECT to End Violence, our local domestic violence and rape crisis center. The retreat is co-facilitated by senior members of the program.

Faculty Mentor(s):  Amy Lilavois (alilavois@mvyps.org), Matt Malowski (mmalowski@mvyps.org)