Inspiring men to build a future free from violence.
Why CATAPULT: Campus Action for Healthy Manhood Now?
5-10%
Women are enrolling in and graduating from college 5-10% more than men, a gap widening in the last 10 years.
65%
65% of young men feel that quote, “no one really knows me,” with nearly half saying their online lives are more interesting than their offline ones.
2 in 3
Two-thirds of men feel more praised and accepted when they act manly. Yet, these “most stereotypically manly” qualities are associated with depression, sexual harassment, and binge drinking.
What is CATAPULT ?
CATAPULT: Campus Action for Healthy Manhood is an initiative designed to grow the leadership of men to end violence through care, connection, and accountability. It seeks to challenge harmful campus norms, foster healthier relationships, and create a safer and more welcoming environment for all students. Through tools, trainings, events, and student-centered campaigns, CATAPULT encourages critical conversations about how we can cultivate healthier versions of manhood on college campuses.
Tools and Resources
Whether you’re just starting out or have been engaging men on your campus for several years, the CATAPULT initiative has tools and resources to support you in this critical work. With sample workshops & concrete strategies, The CATAPULT initiative seeks to put tools and resources into the hands of campus staff, faculty and students looking to start or enrich engaging men efforts on their campuses. The toolkit draws on lessons & collaboration following five years of lessons & work with 300+ campuses.
Join the Movement
Change starts with you. CATAPULT is more than a campaign—it’s a call to action for students, faculty, and campus leaders to stand together in promoting healthy manhood and creating safer, more inviting communities. By joining the movement, you become part of a growing network dedicated to inviting men into the conversation, preventing violence, and fostering respect.
There are many ways to get involved: attend collaboratives & summits, participate in campaigns, share resources, or simply start conversations that matter. Every step you take to engage men on campus helps to create a campus culture where everyone can thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can my campus get involved with CATAPULT?
Your campus can get involved by utilizing the toolkit, joining our campaigns, attending our campus collaborative, and joining our email sign up.
Who created CATAPULT?
Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) is the creator of CATAPULT: Campus Action for Healthy Manhood. FUTURES is a national health and social justice organization dedicated to ending and preventing violence and supporting survivors.
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