Rick Goodwin

Rick Goodwin, MSW, RSW
Executive Director

Rick is both the co-founder and Executive Director of The Men’s Project.

Rick's past work experience has been as a social worker, educator and program manager. He has previously taught social sciences and social work education both at the college and university level. As well, he has conducted workshops for both professionals and the public on issues of male sexual victimization across Ontario.

Based on his experience managing Ottawa's program for male abusers, he has provided training on gender and violence for many years to various local, provincial, and national organizations. Training in gender and violence has taken him to Jamaica, England, the United States, as well as India, where he conducted gender sensitivity training to male directors of social service agencies.

His research and writing has been published in both national magazines and federal publications. His co-authored guidebook Men & Healing: Theory, Research and Practice with Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (2009) was commissioned by the Cornwall Public Inquiry.  Rick was also the author for Health Canada in their investigation concerning the correlation between men's experience of HIV and sexual violence.

Rick is the 2007 recipient of the inaugural Attorney General’s Award of Distinction for his work in "developing and implementing innovative victim service programs." He also serves as an Advisory Board Member to 1in6 Inc., a California-based organization dedicated to serving male survivors.

He is available for training and consultation, and can be reached at (613) 230-6179 ext. 400 or at rgoodwin@themensproject.ca.