Underscoring everything we do at The Social Man is a profound love of, and appreciation for women. Our mission is to help men discover the social skills and the self-awareness to create amazing female friendships, to feel like they have choice in the women they date, and to eventually find happy, fulfilling relationships.
Unfortunately, we live in a society where relationships aren’t always happy and fulfilling. And when unhappy and unfulfilled turns abusive or violent, the gravity of the problem demands attention. We do what we can in our training and curriculum to support healthy attitudes towards women, but there are plenty of organizations who are involved with this issue in a much more significant way.
Of particular concern to us are issues of domestic abuse. Whether they are economically bound, emotionally addicted, physically threatened, or otherwise, individuals who are victims of domestic abuse and violence require our attention.
To that end, The Social Man donates a percentage of its revenues – approximately 2% – to Safe Horizon, a New York-based nonprofit which operates shelters for victims of abuse, and provides support, prevents violence, and promotes justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.
We encourage you to become educated and involved in this cause. Part of being a Social Man is developing a great empathy with and appreciation for people – all people – including those who we probably aren’t meeting out at the club. Volunteering for phone support or live work at a shelter will not only give you a greater insight into the human condition, an interesting experience to share and discuss, and good karma, but you will genuinely be giving love and making the world a better place.
ORGANIZATIONS AND NGOs:
The following organizations all provide services for and information about victims of domestic abuse, and offer numerous volunteer opportunities.
VAOnline.org
http://www.vaonline.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
http://www.ndvh.org/
The Family Violence Prevention Fund
http://www.fvpf.org/
W. V. Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.wvcadv.org/
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org/
Safe Mail – No Public Record – In California
http://www.ss.ca.gov/safeathome/
To find out about this program for victims of domestic violence — it’s Safe At Home. This unique mail forwarding service will help relocating abuse victims keep their home, work, or school location secret — free from public records access and threatening abusers.
THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
The healthcare system is in a unique position to play a role in domestic violence assessment, intervention, and prevention, and the following links highlight issues and studies on the issue.
American Medical Association
Mental Health Effects of Family Violence
This monograph addresses the psychological and behavioral impact of family violence.
American Family Physician
Case Studies in Partner Violence
Interpersonal violence and abuse, especially between relatives and domestic partners, are leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
National Academy Press
Understanding and Preventing Violence
This online book includes chapters on violence in families and substance abuse and violence.
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Mental Health Services for Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
In the past decade, a growing body of empirical research has demonstrated that exposure to domestic violence deleteriously affects children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
