About
History
Men Against Violence in North Texas began as a group of dedicated students at the University of North Texas. MAV at UNT organized young men and women in the Denton area with the purpose of ending gender based violence in our community. Currently, we have ties to the University of North Texas and are active around the state of Texas.
Current
Men Against Violence in North Texas specializes in presenting to young adults about sexism, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, sexual assault, homophobia/heterosexism, and rape. We present around the state of Texas and around the country. Past presentations include, the University of North Texas, Texas Women’s University, Prairie View, A&M, University of Houston Clear Lake, and Collin County Community College.
We are open to present to just about any group of any size, including, classes, community events, service providers, fraternities and sororities, residence halls, health fairs, orientations, sports teams, and more.
Current active MAV North Texas members are a group of alumni from the University of North Texas living around the state of Texas who present around the state. More information about MAV presenters can be found here.
Presenters
Patrick Partida
Patrick worked as an administrator and presenter for Men Against Violence during his time at the University of North Texas. He organized and facilitated multiple presentations, discussions, events and rallies throughout the state. Working with a micro-grant provided by the Texas Council on Family Violence, Patrick helped develop curriculum for Better Man classes, a faith-based community outreach program. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and is a Certified Standard Classroom Teacher All-Level Art for the State of Texas. Currently he attends Men’s Task Force meetings at Texas Association Against Sexual Assault in Austin. Contact him at patrick@menagainstviolence.net
Stephanie Partida
Stephanie worked as a presenter of Men Against Violence while attending the University of North Texas. She participated in and helped facilitate numerous presentations, rallies, meetings and discussions across the state. Stephanie is a Licensed Bachelor of Social Work and Nationally Certified Guardian who works as a case manager. Currently she attends Men’s Task Force meetings with the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault in Austin.
Derek Kerl
Derek serves as a coordinator for Men Against Violence. He schedules speaking events and works with student interns at the University of North Texas. Derek served as an editor and facilitator for MAV’s project for the Texas Council on Family Violence micro-grant project. Derek holds a BSW in Social Work and a BA in Sociology from the University of North Texas. He is currently enrolled in the Univeristy of Texas at Austin School of Social Work graduate program.
