Men in Focus resource collection

A suite of tools and evidence on addressing masculinities and working with men and boys to prevent gender-based violence. 

Developed by Our Watch, the materials are based on the Australian context but have relevant insights for practitioners and researchers around the world.

Click here to access the materials at the Our Watch website.

The Men in Focus collection includes 18 resources that aim to strengthen prevention efforts by addressing the link between dominant forms of masculinity and men’s violence against women. The core components of the collection are:

• Men in Focus Practice Guide: This guide outlines a long-term, intersectional approach for practitioners, offering practical strategies for engaging with men and boys. It covers how to challenge social norms, build rapport, foster empathy, and develop effective prevention initiatives.
• Men in Focus Evidence Review: This evidence review synthesises existing research on masculinities and violence against women, providing a deeper understanding of the links between them.
• Practitioner Resources: This section offers a variety of tools, including 14 videos, three infographics, and eight support guides. These resources translate the key messages from the evidence review and practice guide into accessible formats to help practitioners implement evidence-informed approaches in their work.
• National Consultation Report: This report, titled Strengthening national approaches to addressing masculinities and working with men and boys to prevent gender-based violence, shares findings from consultations with Australian stakeholders. It identifies key opportunities and priorities for strengthening the infrastructure around engaging with men and boys in prevention work.

Who will find these resources useful?

The Men in Focus resources are designed for a broad audience of practitioners and professionals who are working to prevent violence against women. This includes:

• Practitioners and professionals working with men and boys on masculinities.
• Organisations and institutions developing and delivering initiatives on the prevention of gender-based violence.
• Researchers and policymakers seeking to deepen their understanding of the links between masculinities and gender-based violence.
• Individuals interested in professional development and learning how to effectively engage men and boys in prevention efforts.

About the authors

Our Watch is an Australian non-profit organization that works to stop violence against women and their children before it starts. The organization’s vision is a safe and equal future for everyone. Our Watch works to embed gender equality into all parts of society through primary prevention efforts, which include research, policy, advocacy, and resource development. The Men in Focus resources were developed by Our Watch with input from a wide range of practitioners and experts.

Find out more

To access the full Men in Focus collection and other related resources, visit the Our Watch website. You can explore the various guides, videos, and reports to enhance your practice and understanding of how to engage men and boys in the prevention of gender-based violence.