Mentors in Violence Prevention Institute
(12-7-06) BOSTON, Mass. � On January 22- 24, 2007, the Center for the Study of Sport in Society will be hosting its Mentors in Violence Prevention Program (MVP) Institute. The MVP Institute developed by Sport in Society motivates men and women to work together to prevent men�s violence against women. Utilizing a unique bystander approach to prevention, the MVP Program views all people not as potential perpetrators or victims, but as empowered bystanders who can confront abuse.
The MVP Institute is a three-day interactive training designed for male and female adults, educators and youth service providers. The MVP Program seeks to end men�s violence against women by having racially diverse teams of men and women working together on this issue.
We need your help! Please forward or invite anyone or organization you think may benefit from this institute. Thanks in advance for your time and commitment.
REGISTRATION & TUITION
� Tuition for the MVP Institute is $350 per person. This fee includes a full copy of the MVP curriculum, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast each day. A limited number of scholarships are available. Participants are eligible to receive 21 PDP�s from the Massachusetts Department of Education.
� To enroll in the MVP Institute, please complete the registration form to the right and mail with check, money order or purchase order to the return address on the front of this brochure. Payment is due prior to or on the first day of the Institute. Checks should be made payable to Sport in Society. Once your registration is received, you will be sent additional information
with confirmation. Space is limited, so please act now!
� The MVP Institutes will take place from 9 AM�5 PM, January 22 -24, 2007 and August 6 - 8, 2007. Successful completion of the MVP Institute is contingent upon full attendance and participation at one of the MVP Institutes.
About the Center for the Study of Sport in Society
The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University is one of the world�s leading social justice organizations that use sport to create social change both nationally and internationally. The flagship organization located in the heart of Boston, Mass. was founded in 1984 by Dr. Richard Lapchick. Through research, education, and advocacy the center promotes physical activity, health, violence prevention, and diversity among young people and college and professional athletes. Sport in Society�s innovative programs are all staffed by former college or professional athletes and have been awarded America�s most successful violence prevention program by Lou Harris, the Peter F. Drucker Award as the most innovative non-profit program in the social sector, and most recently was recognized by the Boston Red Sox for its dedication and service to the community. Visit Sport in Society at www.sportinsociety.org.
