This week we are speaking with Craig Norberg-Bohm, social justice educator, activist and writer. Craig will share his rich history of his work in social justice.
Craig Norberg-Bohm
Craig Norberg-Bohm, is a senior member of our field, starting off in 1977, when he first attended the 3rd National Conference on Men and Masculinity. Life changed. And Craig has been an inventor, mentor and leader in our field ever since. Craig recently retired from 15 years working with Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. where he was founder and past director of Jane Doe Inc.’s Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign. In 1978, Craig was one of the founders of RAVEN (Rape and Violence End Now) in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the earliest men's centers in the U.S. established to engage men to end men's violence against women. Craig is a founder and past co-chairperson for the North American MenEngage Network, a chapter of The Global MenEngage Alliance. He is also past president of Community Works, a fundraising federation made up of cooperating social justice organizations across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Craig is the Operations Manager for MERGE for Equality, currently offering training on Developing Healthy Boys for Early Childhood Educators.
In addition, Craig consults with organizations on strategy for engaging men and boys and pursues mentorship and coaching for individuals entering the field.
I am the father of a now 30-year-old son who suffers major mental illness. As a result I participate with a support group for care givers. I love music, golf, dance and a good beer now and then. I am always looking forward to participating in this ongoing collaboration.
Other web references:
• https://www.mergeforequality.org/
• https://namen.menengage.org/
• https://nurturingfathers.com/
• https://www.janedoe.org/whiteribbonday/
Books:
Ronald Levant: https://drronaldlevant.com/
Craig mentioned Ronald Levant's work, where a quick search will find a good number of publications, including the rather famed Male Role Norms Scale. His newest book is a memoir. Craig also likes his earlier title "Masculinity Reconstructed".
Men's Work, Paul Kivel
End of Manhood, John Stoltenberg
Real Boys, William Pollack
