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STANDING AGAINST VIOLENCE
A Sept. 2007 article from the Spokane Spokesman-Review describing Todd's men's violence prevention workshop..

 

Todd Denny combines music, theater and audience interaction to:

  • Explore dating, communication, stalking and sexual violence
  • Introduce risk factors, definitions and reporting standards
  • Benefit all students, athletes, fraternities and peer educators

Todd Denny, M.S.W., nationally known speaker and trainer specializes in upbeat and engaging presentations about all forms of sexual aggression. Todd is the only male sexual assault educator who is certified as both a victim advocate and prevention educator. For the past 17 years, Todd has presented over 1000 programs to colleges, universities, public schools and community organizations.

Todd will be touring nationally in 2008 to promote his new book, "Unexpected Allies: Men Who Stop Rape." Purchase the book here.

Todd was featured in the award-winning PBS documentary "Date Rape: A Different Set of Rules." Todd was also featured on "Entertainment Tonight" and presented at the US Department of Education National Conference and the International Conference on Campus Sexual Assaults. Todd's music video "Hands Are Not For Hurting" was commissioned by Washington Governor Chris Gregoire.

Todd pioneered Men's Violence Prevention (MVP) programs at:

  • The Evergreen State College
  • University of Illinois
  • Eastern Washington University

Todd has worked as a violence prevention consultant for the U.S. Department of Education for the past five years.

Todd's workshops teach skills to prevent violence through practical prevention and intervention strategies. Todd's programs are highly interactive and utilize music, experiential exercises, and group discussions. Program participants examine their own beliefs and behaviors about gender roles, masculinity, stalking and sexual assault.

Empower your campus communities by:

  • making students the frontline of prevention
     
  • teaching men and women violence prevention skills
     
  • enhancing campus safety and reducing litigation
 

Numerous testimonial letters and evaluations from successful programs across the nation attest to his effectiveness.

Read What Colleges and Universities say about Todd's Work.

Unexpected Allies: Men Who Stop Rape

Todd is touring nationally in 2008, discussing his new book on college campuses and in a series of radio and television interviews. E-mail Todd to bring him to your campus.

Critical acclaim for Unexpected Allies: Men Who Stop Rape:

  • "A brilliantly nuanced and accessible approach..." Northern Arizona University
     
  • "A must read..." University of California
     
  • "Highly recommended..." Spokane Public Schools
     
  • “…novel ways to reach and teach Black, Native-American and Mexican-American youth.”
    Arizona State University
     
  • "Men who are interested in getting involved and recruiting others will benefit tremendously from this book.”
     Eastern Washington University
     
  • “…clear and concise strategies for engaging men in innovative violence prevention programs. Read it. Better yet, use it!”
    The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA.

Music Violence Prevention Curriculum

Designed to engage students as peer educators, this curriculum was developed for K-12 and college educators who want to incorporate the music of popular culture into their prevention programs. This unique approach is rooted in music and poetry created by youth and for youth. Writing, literacy and language arts are key facets of this curriculum.

Included are 4 music CD’s, 35 youth-created songs, 29 Music Instrumentals, the book Unexpected Allies: Men Who Stop Rape, and a complete program description and classroom lesson plans.

Listen to some audio samples

To order the MVP curriculum:
Send a check for: $159.95 (plus $10 postage and handling) to:
Todd Denny
120 State Ave NE #275
Olympia, WA 98501

Note: purchase orders are accepted.

Be sure to include your mailing address.
Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

Contact Todd at:
120 State Ave NE #275
Olympia,Wa 98501

E-mail: info@todddennymvp.com

Phone: (360) 866-7140

2008 Schedule:

 

Jan. 3 - Seattle School District

Jan. 9 - Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, California

Jan. 14 - The Evergreen State College - Olympia, Washington

Jan. 30 - Puget Sound Educational School District - Renton, Washington

Feb. 18 - King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Seattle, Washington

Feb. 29 - River Ridge High School - Lacey, Washington

March 5 - Bully Retreat - Seattle, Washington

March 31 - Illinois State University - Normal, Illinois

March 31 - Heartland Community College - Normal, Illinois

April 1 - 3 -  Western Illinois University - Macomb, Illinois

April 15 - The Evergreen State College - Olympia, Washington

April 17 - Centralia College - Washington

April 23 - Spokane Community College

May 2 - Yakima School District (ESD 105) - Yakima, Washington

May 21 - 22 - Washington Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference - Spokane, Washington

May 23 - Washington State Bullying Conference - Everett, Washington

June 2 - 6 - Lewis & Clark Middle School - Yakima, Washington

June 4 - Puget Sound Educational School District - Renton, Washington

June 18 - Swinomish Tribe - La Conner, Washington

June 24 - Educational School District 113 - Olympia, Washington

July 1 - South Puget Sound Intertribal Planning Association - Shelton, Washington

Sept. 7 - 8 - University of St. Mary - Leavenworth, Kansas

Sept. 9 - Rockhurst University - Kansas City, Missouri

Sept. 20 - Research Press Consultation - Urbana, Illinois