'They were justifying his actions': What women say about men's behavior change programs

Thousands of men who use violence are referred every year to men's behavior change programs. Sometimes this attendance is ordered by a court, other times it is voluntary. The hope is this will result in program attendance (although that is not always guaranteed), promote perpetrator accountability and, ultimately, increase the safety of women and children.

Jun 16, 2025 - 17:18
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Thousands of men who use violence are referred every year to men's behavior change programs. Sometimes this attendance is ordered by a court, other times it is voluntary. The hope is this will result in program attendance (although that is not always guaranteed), promote perpetrator accountability and, ultimately, increase the safety of women and children.