Who leads the G-Code, how it works, and how we keep young men safe.
The G-Code by Gentlemen's Factory is a structured, preventive education program that prepares boys and young men to navigate critical social situations with confidence, respect, responsibility, sound judgment and courage. This page explains who is behind it and the boundaries we hold ourselves to.
- Organization
- Gentlemen's Factory, founded in Brooklyn in 2016
- Program lead
- Founder & CEO Jeff Lindor
- Program type
- Preventive education, not therapy or compliance training
Jeff Lindor
Founder & CEO of Gentlemen's Factory and lead facilitator of the G-Code
Jeff Lindor founded Gentlemen's Factory in Brooklyn in 2016. Born in Haiti and raised in Brooklyn, he built a career across financial services, healthcare and New York City government, including advising senior leadership on major policy and operational initiatives, before turning to institution building.
For nearly a decade, Gentlemen's Factory has developed men and boys through community, mentorship, school programs, workforce development and leadership cohorts. The G-Code grew out of that work and out of a question parents keep asking: who is actually preparing our sons for these moments before they leave home?
Jeff leads every G-Code session. Because the G-Code is education rather than therapy or legal counsel, every student session is co-facilitated by a licensed clinician, and guest experts cover topics such as how campus conduct processes and the law work.
On CBS Mornings: how parents talk to sons about consent.
On October 6, 2026, Jeff Lindor joined parents and experts on CBS Mornings for a conversation about how families talk with their kids about consent, peer pressure and speaking up, prompted by renewed national attention to sexual assault allegations at Cornell University.
The conversation focused on a question at the heart of the G-Code: why young men who see something wrong so often stay silent, and how parents can raise sons with the courage to intervene.
Watch the segment on CBS News. The video is hosted by CBS News; Gentlemen's Factory's appearance does not imply an endorsement of the G-Code by CBS.
Gentlemen's Factory and Jeff have also been featured by outlets including Fox 5 and Yahoo Finance for their work on entrepreneurship, economic opportunity and the development of men. See more on the founder page.
How sessions with minors are run.
This subject involves young people and sensitive topics, so we're specific about our practices.
Who facilitates?
Jeff Lindor leads every session. A licensed clinician co-facilitates every student session, and guest experts join for specific topics.
Parental permission
Every student needs a parent or guardian's consent and a completed intake form before joining.
Background screening
All adults who work with students are background-checked.
Are sessions recorded?
No. Student sessions are never recorded. Cameras stay on, and two adults are present at all times.
Group size and age
No more than 10 young men per cohort, grouped by grade (7–8, 9–10, 11–12). The junior high curriculum is age-appropriate and not explicit.
Participation expectations
Each cohort sets group agreements on respect and confidentiality in its first session. Sessions are built around scenarios and role-play, and no one is required to share personal experiences.
Disclosures and safety concerns
If a student discloses harm or a safety concern, facilitators follow a written disclosure protocol, including mandated-reporting obligations where they apply, and connect the family with appropriate professional support.
Support resources
The approach is trauma-informed, and support resources are shared every session, including the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-4673) and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
We don't shame boys. We prepare them.
Developing young men isn't only about avoiding harmful behavior. It's about building character, courage, leadership, empathy and a personal standard of conduct. Every session pairs one principle with one live exercise and one real-world assignment, and every young man writes and presents his own code.
Evidence-informed, not yet independently evaluated.
The G-Code draws on approaches recognized in the CDC's sexual violence prevention strategies, such as bystander approaches, teaching healthy relationship skills, and mobilizing men and boys as allies. That makes it evidence-informed. It is different from a curriculum that has itself been rigorously evaluated for effectiveness; the G-Code is new and has not been. We measure knowledge and confidence before and after each cohort and will report results transparently as they come in.
What the G-Code is not.
Not therapy or counseling
The G-Code is education. Families who need clinical support are referred to qualified professionals.
Not legal advice
Guest experts explain how campus conduct processes and the law generally work. Families facing a specific legal matter should consult an attorney.
Not compliance training
It is not certified Title IX, sexual-harassment or other mandated training and does not replace an institution's required programs.
Not crisis care or court-mandated intervention
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For support after sexual violence, contact RAINN at 800-656-4673. For a mental-health crisis, call or text 988.