Migrant and refugee experiences of Men’s Behaviour Change Programs
Project Details
Domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) is a significant issue in Australia, with migrant and refugee communities facing have additional vulnerabilities associated with high exposure to trauma and pre-migration violence. A growing body of research has identified a range of compounding structural and interpersonal factors that limit help-seeing and exacerbate the impacts of DFSV for migrants and refugees.
Men's Behaviour Change Programs (MBCPs) are a common intervention aimed at reducing violent attitudes and behaviours, however there are few programs that cater specifically for cultural diversity. There is an urgent need for culturally appropriate MBCPs that consider the unique experiences and challenges faced by migrant and refugee men.
This project aims to understand the experiences, challenges and value of participation in MBCPs for migrant and refugee men and their families in order to inform future development and evaluation of these programs.
This study will be completed in 2027
Researchers
Associate Professor Karen Block
Collaborators
Associate Professor Georgina Sutherland, Centre for Health Equity - Chief Investigator
Nazir Yousafi, Relationships Australia
Zia Ibrahimi, Sunraysia Community Health Services
Stakeholder Advisory Group
We have convened a stakeholder advisory group with key service and policy organisation to guide and inform the development of the project and project findings
Member organisations include Foundation House, inTouch, Relationships Australia, Refugee Legal, Arabic Welfare & the Orange Door
Funding
This project is supported with funding from the Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS)