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Unpacking The Man Box report finds too many young men constrained by rigid masculinity
A ground-breaking new report from The Men’s Project at Jesuit Social Services finds that a young man’s belief in rigid masculine stereotypes can much more accurately predict harmful behaviours such as violence and sexual harassment than other demographic information such as education levels, cultural heritage and where he lives. Executive Director of The Men’s Project,…
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Unpacking the Man Box creates safe spaces for boys to become their true selves
Nina supported Oliver to challenge his Man Box behaviours The Men’s Project at Jesuit Social Services developed the Unpacking the Man Box training package for schools and community groups in response to findings from several rounds of Man Box research conducted since 2017. The training explores the pressures on boys and men in Australia, while…
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Vaccination centre helping Western Sydney navigate COVID-19
Western Sydney, where Jesuit Social Services has provided a range of programs and services since 2008, is one of the critical locations at the centre of New South Wales’ COVID-19 outbreak. Our research into locational disadvantage, conducted over more than 20 years, demonstrates that locations in Western Sydney, including Mount Druitt, are among the most…
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Empowering young people on the path to recovery through connection to nature
The Outdoor Experience utilises a Bush Adventure Therapy to supports young people struggling with substance abuse and mental health. Learn how the program empowers participants to move forward on their journey to recovery.
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School work that’s out of the box
Ignatius Learning Centre students wrap their hands before boxing class. Teacher Nick Porter describes this as a “beautiful moment”. “It is a calming place – a time to clear their heads and set goals for the session.“
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“I’ve been building a desk for my house, it’s really cool”.
Christian* is a student at the Ignatius Learning Centre. For the first time in his life, he now looks forward to school every day. “I didn’t like any teachers at my old school, but I don’t mind some of the teachers here, so that’s good and it’s cool. They know how to approach kids, it’s…
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The massacre in Paris has been deeply distressing. It is about human loss. So many people have lost their lives. So many will have lost their robust good health. So many now weep for husbands, wives, children and friends. People in Paris and elsewhere have lost their confidence that, when they walk the streets, they…
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For those who’ve come across the sea
The 2015 Social Justice Statement of the Australian Bishops, For those who’ve come across the seas, is a must read. It tackles a difficult topic – over seventy per cent of Australians approve of the harsh measures taken to repel people who seek protection from us, and both parties support these measures. It comes at…
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Domestic and family violence prevention month
May is domestic and family violence prevention month. This year it comes shortly after the Victorian Government has announced a Royal Commission on Family Violence to inquire into its causes and what can be done to eradicate it. When the media focus on domestic violence, they usually demand harsher penalties for those who perpetrate it.…