Gain knowledge, insights, practical advice and strategies to engage men in prevention of family violence.
It can be challenging to engage men in the prevention of family violence, however such an approach is crucial in supporting a more inclusive and effective way to prevent family violence.
It not only helps to prevent violence but also contributes to the broader goals of promoting healthy relationships, gender equality, and a safer, more equitable society for everyone.
Engaging men in family violence prevention can be difficult because of a range of factors, such as:
- societal norms and gender stereotypes
- defensive reactions
- lack of awareness
- fear of stigmatisation
- cultural and religious factors.
Join our upcoming panel discussion to learn how to combat these challenges and impact positive change.
You will 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 learnings from programs that are engaging men effectively.
Ideal for
A range of workers in community organisations, social services, schools or businesses who want to engage men in preventing family violence.
About the panel
Dominic Alford is the Program Leader of Relationships Australia Victoria's Support for Fathers project. This national project, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services as part of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010–2022, provides fathers and father figures with options and information about fatherhood, relationships with their partners, and connecting with their children. It also supports professionals who work with fathers and father figures.
Over the past 6 years, Dom has highlighted the role of men as fathers in preventing family violence, through resource development, community groups, information sessions, conference presentations, and workshops for communities, professionals, and services. Dom has extensive experience in the welfare sector, with 15 years of experience in child protection, family services, foster care, parent education and teaching.
To learn more about the Support for Fathers project, visit supportforfathers.com.au
Karen Wynter is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University and the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University. She has a background in public health, psychology and education.
Karen's research focuses on mental health, adjustment to parenthood, and healthy partner relationships among new parents. She is the current President of the Australasian Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health and convenor of the annual Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium.
Andrew King is a leading group work specialist with extensive experience in community services, counselling and health. He is the Practice Specialist and Groupwork and Community Education Manager at Relationships Australia New South Wales.
A respected author and research practitioner, Andrew has dedicated much of his career to group work, working with men, fathering, and domestic violence prevention. He is known for his focus on generativity and strengths-based approaches.
Andrew has published numerous articles on group work leadership in Australia and facilitates national and international training workshops. He is also the author of several books, including:
- Generative Fathering (2018)
- Engaging Men's Responses to Family Violence (2017)
- Continual Change Groupwork - 2nd Edition (2023)
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