The goals of the Strength in Respect campaign are to prevent men s violence against women by getting men and women to take action against it, and to act as a counter to the portrayal of male strength as violence in the media. Over half of women in America are physically assaulted at least once in their lifetime. To prevent this, people need to take action. Men especially have the ability to influence the attitudes of other men. This is why it is so important for men to step up and take action against it.
Women also have the power to help educate and support their peers, and to confront abusive males.
Too often male strength is portrayed as violence against women, when in fact it is a sign of insecurity people only need to be violent when they feel threatened. We need to help abusive men realize that real strength is in respect, and we need to help abused women realize that abuse should never be tolerated and that their strength is in respect of themselves. This website includes specific ways you can take action against men s violence towards women. You will also find resources available to help both women suffering from abuse and for abusive men who want to change. Please help us by showing your strength in respect.