Activity details
Evaluation and monitoring projects, including Longitudinal Evaluation of Men's Behaviour Change Programs, to improve evidence of the effectiveness of these programs in driving long‑term behaviour change.
This activity is part of a broader activity to build the evidence base through improving monitoring and commissioning evaluations of significant programs and policies. This assists in building the evidence base for interventions.
Implementation progress update
The University of Melbourne and the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria have been appointed to lead this project.
The evaluation will conclude in 2026 and has 2 main components:
- Crime Statistics Agency Victoria retrospective analysis including recidivism rates.
- Data collection and analysis from perpetrators who have participated in Family Violence Prevention Programs and victim-survivors, whose (ex)partners are Family Violence Prevention Program clients.
Enlistment of participating Men’s Behaviour Change Programs and recruitment of individual participants is now finalised. The first cycle of interviews have been completed. A Literature Review, highlighting research and current sector approaches, has also been provided. A Final Report, related to phase 1 of the project, is due for completion later in 2025.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.