Boys at Swanson learn healthy perspective of masculinity with new program

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'The Louisiana Department of Juvenile Justice joined the Swanson Center for the Youth in Monroe to host the “Healthy Masculinity” program on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The program was made to teach boys how to have a healthy perspective of masculinity by creating a safe space for vulnerability.

Boys in the program learned about coping mechanisms for trauma, setting healthy boundaries, setting standards, and communicating emotions properly.

“[It’s] so important, you know, for the young men to see people who look like them, you know, to come inside our facilities and not only just teach them about being a man, but just be that mentor,” said La. DOJJ Public Information Director Nicolette Gordon.'