What Works for Men? Engaging Men in Prevention | Relationships Victoria Australia

Gain knowledge, insights, practical advice and strategies for the critically important work of engaging men in the prevention of family violence.

It can be challenging to engage men in the prevention of family violence, however, it’s a crucial approach for supporting a more inclusive and effective way to prevent family violence. Not only does it help to prevent violence, but it also contributes to the broader goals of promoting healthy relationships, gender equality, and a safer, more equitable society for everyone. 

Join our upcoming panel discussion to learn how to effective positive change by responding to and combatting issues and challenges to engaging men, including:

• societal norms and gender stereotypes
• defensive reactions
• lack of awareness
• fear of stigmatisation
• cultural and religious factors.

You’ll hear from experts across the family violence, respectful relationships and community services sectors about what works and what doesn’t when engaging men in family violence prevention.

Learning outcomes

During this webinar, you’ll: 

• gain an understanding of why it’s critical to engage men in primary prevention of family violence
• learn how to engage effectively with men from a range of different communities and backgrounds
• explore some of the key challenges involved in this work
• hear stories and learn from programs that effectively engage men.