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Record ID: 3704b7cb-bb76-4f59-a479-37ccf2179351
Electronic Resources: https://doi.org/10.26180/22126052.v1
Web resource: https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/report/_Just_opens_up_a_whole_new_possibility_of_change_A_review_of_the_Men_s_Exploring_New_Directions_online_program/22126052?file=39768283
Type: Report
Title: Just opens up a whole new possibility of change: A review of the Men's Exploring New Directions online program
Authors: Helps, Nicola
McGowan, Jasmine
Fitz-Gibbon, Kate
Williamson, Harley
Athwal-Yap, Ariel
Keywords: Domestic and Family Violence (DFV);Program Evaluation;Responses to Violence;Behaviour Change Programs;Digital and Online Spaces;Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Topic: Perpetrator interventions
Population: People who use domestic, family and sexual violence
Rural and remote communities
Year: Mar-2023
Publisher: Monash University, Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre
Abstract:  This report reviews the Men's Exploring New Directions (MEND) online behaviour change program (BCP), a 20-week program delivered by the Men and Family Centre and funded by No to Violence. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, MEND was designed for men in rural, regional, and remote areas who face barriers to attending in-person programs. The report examines the delivery and effectiveness of the program, including challenges such as engagement and accessibility, as well as the broader social context of domestic and family violence.
Notes:  Open access
Contents: 

Recommendations

Extend the pilot program

It is recommended to extend the pilot to additional cohorts and to further review the role of online BCPs in broader sector offerings.

Expand beyond rural areas

Online BCPs could benefit individuals beyond rural and regional areas, such as those juggling primary care or work commitments.

Co-facilitation model

The co-facilitation model during intake assessments should be further trialed to enhance rapport-building and safety for both facilitators and participants.

Strengthen engagement with children

The program highlighted the need for greater engagement with children, who are often missed in support provisions within BCP contexts.

Additional one-on-one work

There is a need for more one-on-one work with participants before, during, and after the program, to better assess and manage risk.

Adjust session length and group size

Consider limiting group sizes to six participants and allowing more flexible session lengths to improve the depth of discussions.

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