In Brazil, training men to curb violence against women

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In Brazil, training men to curb violence against women
By Jill Langlois    Mar 04, 2019

For Fabio Alberto Alves, discussing feelings was something only women did.

But the judge had sentenced the 53-year-old machinist to group therapy for men convicted of domestic violence, so he didn’t have much choice. It was either that or prison.

During the first two of 20 weekly sessions, he didn’t say a word. He shouldn’t even be here, he thought. His wife of 25 years had blown the situation out of proportion. He was drunk when he grabbed her and caused a scene at her church. The cops should have never been involved.

Then, on his third night as part of the group, he opened up.

Read more at: https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-brazil-domestic-violence-20190304-story.html