The SAFE Men Program is designed to empower and engage passionate men wishing to create positive social change surrounding domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In today’s world and in our own community, many men see the need to address and prevent gender-based violence but may not feel properly equipped. SAFE Men training gives participants the right tools and education to serve as role models, positive influencers, change agents, leaders, and/or mentors who are able to address and prevent gender-based violence to bring about positive change in our community.

The SAFE Men program selects up to 10 local candidates to participate each year. Selected SAFE Men attend monthly meetings throughout the calendar year to receive intensive training and participate in group discussions on gender-based violence, challenging social norms that lead to gender-based violence, and preventing gender-based violence at individual, relational, group, and societal levels. Before the end of the program, each SAFE Men participant will develop and implement a self-directed project to address and prevent gender-based violence with children, youth, and/or young adults in Albany County.