Engage2Change is a 19-week Men’s Behaviour Change program. The program supports men in exploring their use of domestic violence in a respectful setting that supports behaviour change. Engage2Change is not an anger management program. The focus is on domestic and family violence, and the safety of women and their children.
About the program
The process starts with up to four individual assessment sessions.
Men are assessed to see if they are committed and ready to work towards non-violence and accountability.
They are also assessed if they are ready to take responsibility for their past or current use of violence with a partner or ex-partner.
These sessions prepare a man for the 19-week group program, with up to 11 other men, who are also ready to work towards change (non-violence).
Throughout the 19-week group program men:
- explore the impacts of their abuse or violence on their partners, children, themselves, and others
- look at different ways of responding to conflict- how they contributed to the problem and how to take responsibility for their behaviours
- learn communication skills, self-reflection and how to deal with strong emotions
- explore ideas about a man’s role in the world and in relationships, and look at thinking that helps or hurts their relationships
- the program provides options for support to current or previous partners and their children, who have been impacted by their violence
Background
Our Men’s Behaviour Change program is accredited by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and holds membership with the NSW State Men’s Behaviour Change Network.
The Engage2Change program is delivered in Kempsey and the Nambucca Valley on the Mid North Coast, NSW.
How to make an Agency referral.
To refer a client to Engage2Change program, please use our Online Referral Form or
Download a PDF version of the Agency Referral Form to complete offline.
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For more information go to our Client Information and New Client FAQ’s.
Contact
P: 02 6563 1588
M: 0437 737 818
Men's Referral Service
Our Funding
Downloads and Forms
Download Flyer
Download the Engage2Change Flyer
(PDF format)
Agency Referral Form
The fastest way for Agencies to refer clients is to use our online referral form
Download Referral Form
Download a Printable Version of the Agency Referral Form
(PDF format)
Women's Survey
We welcome feedback from partners of Men who have participated in the Engage2Change program.
our programs
Support for Men
We support men who are ready to take responsibility for their use of violence, in a past or current relationship, in a safe, inclusive environment.
We support men to become more aware about their behaviours, explore the impacts of domestic violence and give them tools to better manage their emotions and conflict.
Our programs focus on engaging men in a respectful way and supporting them to make change.
All our staff are domestic violence specialists with accredited skills working with men and their use of violence.
Men can access the programs themselves or be referred by other agencies or family members.
Engage2Change
Men’s Behaviour Change Program
Engage2Change is a 16-week (maximum) Men’s Behaviour Change program. The program supports men in exploring their use of domestic violence in a respectful setting that supports behaviour change.
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