ECT in the News

The case for more women cops​

​A former assistant chief of the Minneapolis Police Department wants to see more women become cops, and she has a few ideas to fix what’s holding them back. Read more here.

​Laura Goodman, former director of public safety at St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul, was awarded the Heritage Award on Sept. 18 by the International Association of Women Police. Read more here.

​St. Catherine’s former public safety director (and ECT Police Advisor) honored internationally

Duluth Model’ shines on global stage

In the 30-odd years since Ellen Pence and Michael Paymar introduced the “Duluth Model” for addressing domestic violence, the initiative has been replicated in all 50 states and more than a dozen countries around the world. Read more here.

International Parliamentary Union

Michael Paymar addressing the 131 Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.  In his remarks, Michael identifies solutions and challenges parliamentarians to use their leadership roles and positions of power to end violence against women internationally.  He lays out strategic steps for parliamentarians that are clear and achievable.  ​

Duluth Model Recognized

​Honorable Rep. Michael Paymar, accepts the World Future Council Gold Award. The Duluth Model was recognized as being the best policy in the world.

​With Impunity Selected for St. Paul International Film Festival!

With Impunity has been selected for the Minneapolis St. Paul 
International Film Festival.  This documentary, which explores how 
culturally ingrained beliefs about manhood allow men to exploit and hurt women 
with impunity, was co-produced by tpt MN and Education for Critical Thinking.

With Impunity will compete in the festival’s “Minnesota-Made” category, which features a diverse range of films that represent “the  abundance  of and diversity in local filmmaking.”  ​

​With Impunity Nominated for Emmy!

​With Impunity: Men and Gender Violence a  documentary developed by Michael Paymar and Ellen Pence has been nominated  for a Upper Midwest Regional Emmy© Award for Best Topical Documentary.  With Impunity: Men & Gender Violence - Twin Cities Public 
Television.

​With Impunity Receives Local Film Award

With Impunity will compete in the festival’s “Minnesota-Made” 
category, which features a diverse range of films that represent “the abundance of and diversity in local filmmaking.”  Its festival screening will take place Sunday, April 21 at 6:15 PM at St. Anthony Main Theater, located at 115 SE Main Street in Minneapolis.  Tickets to attend the With Impunity screening, as well as any other festival screenings, will be made available to the public for purchase on Thursday, April 4.

Duluth Model News
Duluth celebrates February 13, 2014 as Michael Paymar Day 

he weather outside was frightful, but the Greysolon Ballroom was decked out in Valentines red on Thursday, February 13, 2014. More than 200 people braved the snowstorm to celebrate and thank Michael Paymar for his more than 30 years of activism to end violence against women.  His work as a co-founder and trainer with DAIP, and as a state legislator has helped to effect significant changes in our society and in how the criminal justice system works to hold offenders accountable and keep victims safe, not only here in Minnesota, but worldwide! Sponsors of the luncheon were Essentia Health, Hanft Fride, US Bank, North Shore Bank, Republic Bank, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, and the Sheraton Duluth Hotel. They along with donors in attendance showed their appreciation for Michael by giving more than $14,000 to support the ongoing work of DAIP. Thank you! To see more pictures, go to DAIP Facebook page.