Tony Porter is an author\, educator\, activist\, an d CEO of A Call to Men\, a natio nal nonprofit that works to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society. Porter is internationally recognized for his effo rts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy\, respectf ul manhood. He is a leading voice on issues of manhood\, male socializatio n\, and preventing violence against all women and girls. Porter&rsquo\;s < a href="https://www.acalltomen.org/resources/tony-porters-ted-talk/">2010 TED Talk has been named by GQ Magazine \; \;as one of the &ldq uo\;Top 10 TED Talks Every Man Should See.&rdquo\;
\nPorter is sough t after for his in-depth understanding of the collective socialization of men and serves as an adviser to the National Football League\, providing p olicy consultation\, working extensively with player engagement\, and faci litating violence prevention and healthy manhood training. He has also pro vided training to the National Basketball Association\, National Hockey Le ague\, Major League Soccer\, and Major League Baseball. He is an internati onal lecturer for the U.S. State Department\, having extensive global expe rience\, including Brazil\, India\, and Africa\, and has been a guest pres enter to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Porter has worked with the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Unite d States Naval Academy at Annapolis.
\nPorter is the author of &ldqu o\;Breaking Out of the Man Box&rdquo\; and the visionary for &ldquo\;NFL D ads: Dedicated to Daughters.&rdquo\;
\nThis event is sponsored by Lucas County Court Appointed Special Advocat es/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) and is part of Better Toledo\, a perso nal and professional development series to ensure &ldquo\;you will do bett er in Toledo."
\nCertificates of completion are available to partici pants who take part in three or more sessions in 2023. For group registrat ions\, please call 419-259-5293.
\nThe mission of Lucas County CASA is to serve the best interests of abused and neglected children in the juv enile court system. CASA volunteers provide quality advocacy for children so that every child can have a safe\, permanent home and the opportunity t o thrive.
\nCASA volunteers are adults (age 21 or older) who come fr om every walk of life and share a commitment to improving children&rsquo\; s lives\, a willingness to learn\, and an open mind towards life experienc es different from their own. No special education\, experience\, or backgr ound is needed because Lucas County CASA will train you.
\nClick here to learn more about becomi ng a CASA volunteer or contact CASA at 419-213-6753 \;or via email at casainfo@co.lucas.oh.us.
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