Will Our Churches Speak for Men?

From Dec 2009, but still a good pointer for those involved in church work. Article here (.pdf). Excerpt:

'International Men’s Day probably went unnoticed by most people—just like a social problem that has been overlooked, or ignored, or deliberately suppressed for far too long, by both secular and Christian segments of society. 19 November 2009 saw the quiet launch of the ‘One in Three Campaign’ (www.oneinthree.com.au), which aims to help many silent victims: men who are the victims of domestic violence.
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According to those behind the One in Three Campaign, ‘we could no longer retain our moral or intellectual integrity by ignoring the authoritative and growing body of data that indicates males are a substantial proportion of victims of family violence and abuse. While welcoming the advances that have taken place over recent decades to support women and children suffering from violence, we acknow ledge that there is a complete lack of programs, services and support to help men in the same situation.'