MiFuerza.org – Apoyando con fuerza a nuestros jóvenes

 

Lee acerca de las metas y las personas que forman MiFuerza.org y sobre cómo nos hemos unido para ayudar a los jóvenes a tomar decisiones correctas y promover la igualdad entre los sexos y las relaciones sanas.

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MiFuerza es un proyecto de la Coalición contra la Violencia Sexual de California (California Coalition Against Sexual Assault [CALCASA]), una coalición estatal de centros de asistencia y programas de prevención para casos de violación, fundada en 1980.

 

Nuestra misión es proporcionar liderazgo, visión y recursos a los centros de asistencia para casos de violación, personas y otras entidades decididas a poner fin a la violencia sexual.

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Nuestra visión es un mundo libre de violencia sexual. Para ayudar a convertir esta visión en realidad, hemos iniciado "La campaña de la fuerza" que invita a los hombres jóvenes a actuar para prevenir la violación.

 

El tema central de la campaña es "Mi fuerza no es para lastimar" y su objetivo es crear conciencia sobre la violencia sexual entre los jóvenes y destacar el papel fundamental que pueden tener los hombres jóvenes en el desarrollo de relaciones sanas y seguras.

 

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Actor Dorian Gregory - best known for his roles on TV's "Charmed," "Soul Train" and "The Other Half," as well as the movie "Deliver Us From Eva" was on hand for the MyStrength launch.  "The MyStrength campaign and the Strength Team are important because they are truly taking sexual violence education to the next level by involving young men in the solution," said Gregory.  "It's crucial that men demonstrate strength of character in their relationships, rather than apply their strength and masculinity to physical domination and force. By using strength for respect and maintaining healthy relationships, we will make a giant step toward solving this serious issue."

 

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California Department of Health Services/EPIC Branch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) is initiating the “Strength Campaign” in California.

 

Developed by the Men Can Stop Rape organization in Washington DC, the campaign centers on the theme of “My Strength is Not for Hurting.” It is designed to raise awareness of sexual violence among youth and highlight the vital role that young men can play in fostering healthy, safe relationships.

 

The campaign currently appears in communities across the nation, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and more than 20 countries.

 

Starting in September 2005, messages of “My Strength is Not for Hurting” and “Men Can Stop Rape” will been heard on radio stations, billboards, and in schools throughout California.

 

In addition, six pilot sites will conduct Men of Strength Clubs where young men will explore the role of men to stop rape. Programs will be established and operated by the following community organizations:

 

	Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women: Marshall High School in Los Angeles, CA
	Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center: John W. North High School in Riverside, CA. Contact Riverside Rape Crisis Center at (951-686-7273 for more information.
	United Against Sexual Assault of Sonoma County: Petaluma High School located in Petaluma, CA
	Human Response Network: Trinity High School  in Weaverville, CA
	Sexual Assault Recovery & Prevention Center of San Luis Obispo County Lopez High School in Arroyo Grande, CA
	Rape Counseling Service of Fresno, Inc. – West Fresno Rape Crisis Center: Rio Del Rey High School in Helm, CA. Contact Rape Counseling Service of Fresno, Inc - West Fresno Rape Crisis Center at (559)497-2900 for more information.