The Men in focus practice guide is designed to support people to address masculinities and work with men in the prevention of men’s violence against women.
The guide outlines the long-term, collective, and intersectional approach needed to dismantle and transform the norms, structures and practices that reinforce gender inequality and lead to men’s violence against women.
It offers practical strategies on engaging with men and boys on masculinities, such focusing on building empathy and motivation and fostering self-awareness.
The guide will assist you to:
Men in focus: Unpacking masculinities and engaging men in the prevention of violence against women is an evidence review from Our Watch.
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It synthesises and analyses existing research on masculinities and violence against women to develop a deeper understanding of the links between dominant forms and patterns of masculinity and violence against women.
It explores how primary prevention efforts can best address and challenge these patterns and effectively engage men in the prevention of violence against women.
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Find out more about how to work effectively with men to prevent violence against women.
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A national community of practice aimed at building on and expanding the values, knowledge and skills of people engaging with men and addressing masculinities, for the prevention of violence against women.