On October 28-30, 2009 the NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MEN AGAINST SEXISM will hold its 34rd annual conference and the 21th annual MEN'S STUDIES ASSOCIATION Meeting at Portland State University. Entitled “Roots of Change: Men, Sex and Justice”, this conference will be hosted by Oregon State Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force and by the Portland State University Women's Resource Center, and supported by Up the River Endeavors. 

We are committed to providing conference offerings that will address a broad range of issues pertaining to men and masculinity and the prevention of sexual violence, with an emphasis on addressing the root causes in order to prevent violence before it occurs.  We are seeking workshops and presenters that will address the interrelated factors that influence sexual violence, the development and implementation of effective programs, current research in sexual violence prevention and healthy sexuality promotion, and gender equity as it relates to sexual violence.  Workshops should take into consideration that audience members will have a broad range of knowledge and skills, and should be designed to meet people where they are at in their understanding of the issues and help to facilitate an increased understanding.

Who should attend?

·         Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Professionals

·         Campus Professionals

·         Students

·         Public Health Professionals

·         Child Abuse Prevention Professionals

·         Community & Youth Organizers

·         Others who are interested examining the intersections of social justice issues (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, race, culture, ability) with sexual violence prevention

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Ethan Young, Prevention Specialist, at 503.990.6541 or email: ethanyoung@oregonsatf.org.

 For more information about the conference, please visit http://sati.oregonsatf.org/roots.html.