[WiLT] Violence Awareness Raising Courses for Men

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Violence Awareness Raising Courses for Men

The Freedom Programme is providing
Weekend Awareness Raising Courses for Men

The course is designed to provide information about violence. Any man
who has an interest in the subject is welcome to attend. The cost will
be £20.00 per head.

Each student will receive a copy of the book 'Living with the
Dominator' and will be expected to read it carefully before attending.

Contact Pat Craven for an application or visit our web site
phone: 01547 520 228
mobile: 07789 871 309
e-mail: patcraven at aol.com
web: http://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk

MR WRONG - An Abusive Man:
* Shouts
* Sulks
* Smashes things
* Glares
* Calls you names
* Makes you feel ugly and useless
* Cuts you off from your friends
* Stops you working
* Never admits he is wrong
* Blames you, drugs, drink, stress etc.
* Turns the children against you
* Uses the children to control you
* Never does his share of the housework
* Never looks after the children
* Expects sex on demand
* Controls the money
* Threatens or wheedles you to get his own way
* Seduces your friends/sister/anyone
* Expects you to be responsible for his well-being

MR RIGHT - A Non Abusive Man:
* Is cheerful
* Consistent
* Supportive
* Tells you you look good
* Tells you you're competent
* Uses your name
* Trusts you
* Trusts your judgment
* Welcomes your friends and family
* Encourages you to be independent
* Supports your learning, career etc.
* Admits to being wrong
* Is a responsible parent
* Is an equal parent
* Does his share of the housework
* Accepts that you have a right to say "no" to sex
* Shares financial responsibility
* Takes responsibility for his own well-being and happiness
* In short. Behaves like a reasonable human being.

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