Men Stopping Violence - Testimonials

Government

Dee Kennedy, Massachusetts State Court
"Your training met and surpassed all my expectations…What continues to amaze me is the level of caring and commitment that comes through in your presentations…As you might imagine, several people signed on for the training to travel. They didn't really expect to get much out of it other than a break from the daily grind here. And, they haven't stopped talking about it yet. In my 11 years at the courthouse I have never seen a training generate this much thought, conversation, and interest in learning and doing more."

Judge Sydney Hanlon
"Attending the Men Stopping Violence training is one of the best things that I have done in fourteen years as a judge. The trainers had an extraordinary ability to combine…a commitment to holding a man accountable with genuine respect, compassion, and understanding of his situation in life…Watching them work with violent men, both in the one-time court class and, also, in the ongoing batterers’ intervention group, was a remarkable educational, if very difficult, experience. I believe that the work I saw made a significant contribution to personal and community safety in the lives of their clients, and I try to bring what I learned to the work I do every day."

Secretary of State Cathy Cox
"I have worked with a number of members of Men Stopping Violence over the years, particularly in regard to legislation on domestic violence while I was a member of the House of Representatives. They are extremely dedicated, professional, and committed to making a significant dent in domestic violence in Georgia."

Col. Thomas L. Strand, Commandant, Air Force Judge Advocate General School
"Thanks for a spectacular presentation. The 45 students loved your knowledge and delivery. It was clear from their comments that your presentation significantly expanded their horizons of thought as to the real-world applicability of the information they had just learned."

Faith-based Organizations

Joslyn Ogden, Faith/Community Liaison
"The way you presented your message of hope, action, and accountability was incredibly powerful. The depth of your sincerity and commitment to a gender-just world was evident throughout. I was so pleased to learn that Men Stopping Violence’s philosophy recognizes the need for broad social change and gently, truthfully reminds the community that violence against women, all violence really, is not somebody else's problem."

Christi Ketcham, Project South
"You are awesome! On behalf of the Youth Council and Project South, we appreciate and thank you for attending and talking to our youth. You are definitely an ally to young people in Atlanta."

Individuals

Rodney, Men Stopping Violence Intervention Class
"Men Stopping Violence has changed my life. I am so glad that I went through the 24-week class. Now I try to get all the men I know to sign up. All men need this. I even offered to pay for my nephew to take the class. Anything I can ever do to help Men Stopping Violence, you just let me know."

Training

Testimonials