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Join us for Part 2 - ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐Ž๐๐•๐„๐‘๐’๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐! This night is about calling men in, inviting reflection, honest dialogue, and practical next steps that help prevent violence and support survivors. Weโ€™re not here to shame. Weโ€™re here to build a culture where masculinity is connected to empathy, accountability, and safety.๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ:-Mark Wynn - International Domestic Violence Expert-Jim Schmidt - Gabby Petito Foundation-Jonathan Orr - Former NFL Player-Shon Hart - InvolvedDad Executive Director -David Garvin - BISC-MI -Tyrone Carter - Michigan State Representative Learn more and RSVP at www.firststep-mi.org/theconversation ... See MoreSee Less

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