Men’s behaviour change minimum standards

Abstract

This practice guide outlines the <em>Men’s Behaviour Change Minimum Standards</em>, which set the framework for Victorian Government-funded men’s behaviour change programs (MBCPs). The standards establish consistent requirements for program priorities, design, delivery, evaluation, and staffing to ensure a system-wide approach to perpetrator accountability and victim safety. Grounded in the <em>Victorian Principles for Perpetrator Interventions</em>, the standards define the key elements of effective intervention, including risk assessment and management, inter-agency collaboration, and workforce development. The guide distinguishes MBCPs from anger management programs and counselling, reinforcing their focus on addressing coercive control and gendered patterns of violence. It also details workforce qualifications, training requirements, and professional development standards for facilitators. These minimum standards serve as a benchmark for evaluating existing programs and inform the future development of perpetrator interventions within Victoria’s integrated family violence system.