Jackson Katz’s idea of a project to enlist men in the struggle to prevent men’s violence against women was manifested in the fall of 1993, when MVP was created at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. In 2013, MVP is celebrating its 20th year of working to develop the leadership skills necessary to empower bystanders to…
MVP convened more than 250 people in Boston, MA for Bystander Intervention: From Its Roots to the Road Ahead. This conference was the first global gathering of experts, activists and…
In February 2013, MVP facilitated a discussion with the Michigan State University football team as part of their “Mind & Body” personal development series. Michigan St has partnered with MVP…
In the Fall 2012 MVP Founder Jackson Katz presented at a TEDxWomen event in San Francisco, CA. Please watch Jackson as he salutes women’s leadership while challenging men to step…
MVP National Director Jeff O’Brien has long served as a Subject Matter Expert for the US Military regarding sexual assault, domestic violence and bystander intervention. In January 2013, O’Brien was…
MVP Scotland, under the leadership of Chief Inspector and National Anti-Violence Campaign Coordinator Violence Reduction Unit Graham Goulden is in full swing. Inspector Goulden works for Scotland Police’s Violence Reduction…
MVP has partnered with Män för Jämställdhet Sweden (Men for Gender Equality Sweden) to establish MVP-Sweden in 2012. Men for Gender Equality focuses on social norms of masculinities; how they…
