A CALL TO
MEN

WHY ?

Black Girl Dad Week highlights the crucial role Black men and boys play in addressing domestic violence in the Black community and creating new, healthier models of Black masculinity. These efforts are essential not only for fostering safer environments for Black women and girls but also for dismantling harmful stereotypes and building a foundation for positive change in relationships, families, and communities.

FACTS:

Black women experience higher rates of domestic violence than women of other racial groups, with nearly 45% reporting physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime

FACTS:

Positive male role models are linked to reduced aggression and improved emotional regulation in young Black boys, breaking cycles of intergenerational violence

FACTS:

Black men can use their voices and platforms to raise awareness about domestic violence and advocate for resources and policies that support survivors and prevent violence.