Developing a Vietnamese Men's Behaviour Change Program

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An opportunity to participate in a first stage or entry group program prior to a Men’sBehaviour Change program may also ground the men initially, enabling further behaviouraland attitudinal change to occur in the group.RecommendationsThe reference group recommends the following:• that the Vietnamese Men’s Behaviour Change group, as it will be known very soon,is run on a regular basis with solid partner contact provided simultaneously• the establishment of broad geographical boundaries for referral of Vietnamese meninto a behavior change program and that groups be run in various municipalities• Vietnamese workers and students are invited to observe future groups. With twotrained facilitators, there is further possibility of program expansion and allowingfacilitators to have periodic breaks.• further advertising of future groups through Vietnamese radio, community eventsand current referral sources.Finally, this work is worthwhile and can make a difference to the use of violence in theVietnamese families involved. The reader is encouraged to explore ways of sensitively andthoroughly undertaking family violence work in CALD communities where opportunities existfor collaborative work with services specialising in family violence and culturally specificwork.16
Appendix 1 : ResultsReflections on my/his behaviour – 1√ Week 1 (male client)√ Week 15 (male client)√ Before Week 1 (female partner) (IO granted 6 months ago)My use of these behaviours with my partner/ex-partner (and children if relevant):His use of:Physical violence/abuseNotRelevant(neverhappened)Noticeablechangefor the worseSmallchangefor theworseNochangeat allSmallchangefor thebetterNoticeableChangefor thebetter√ √√Verbal and emotional abuse√ √ √Controlling behaviour√ √√Threatening or intimidating behaviour√√ √Economic violence/abuse√ √ √Sexual violence/abuse√√ √Speaking respectfully“Not even Notice” √√Listening respectfullyn/a √√Compromising and negotiating fairly with my partnerCompromising and negotiating fairly with me regarding arrangements for the children √ √√Taking responsibility for my behaviourTaking responsibility for his behaviour √ √√Trying a solution to a disagreement suggested by my partner/ex-partnerTrying a solution to a disagreement suggested by myself n/a √√Acknowledging and validating my partner’s/ex-partner’s concerns, feelings and point of viewAcknowledging and validating my concerns, feelings and point of view √ √√Respecting my partner’s/ex-partner’s need for personal space and privacyRespecting my need for personal space and privacy Need explanationaroundprivacy√ √√17
Page 3 and 4: ContentsAcknowledgements...........
Page 5 and 6: IntroductionRelationships Australia
Page 7 and 8: generous in-kind support from the o
Page 9 and 10: Ongoing community educationThe refe
Page 11: Project outcomes: a discussionThe t
Page 15 and 16: Some significant changes were made
Page 17: Conclusion and recommendationsThe V
Page 21 and 22: √ Week 1 (male client)√ Week 15
Page 23 and 24: Reflections on my/his behaviour - 5
Page 25 and 26: √ Week 1 (male client)√ Week 15
Page 27: Relationships Australia (Victoria)

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