Rapid Review of Men's Behavior Change Programs.

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Criminology

Background:

• Family violence, characterized by threats and control, disproportionately impacts women and children.
• Men's Behavior Change Programs (MBCPs) aim to reduce violence by holding male perpetrators accountable.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a rapid review of Men's Behavior Change Programs (MBCPs).
• To examine MBCP content, implementation, and impact on participants and families.

Main Methods:

• A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
• Inclusion of 13 articles and 10 MBCPs focusing on male perpetrators of domestic violence.

Main Results:

• Limited evidence exists for detailed MBCP evaluations.
• Programs covered diverse content, but none linked perpetrator accountability to family safety.
• Positive participant changes reported in communication, parenting, aggression, and empathy.

Conclusions:

• MBCPs demonstrate potential for positive participant changes.
• There is a critical need for robust evaluations linking MBCP practices to enhanced safety for women and children.
• Further research should assess program integrity and family outcomes.