{"id":22608,"date":"2022-02-01T20:09:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T02:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=22608"},"modified":"2025-10-29T10:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:04:36","slug":"22608","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=22608","title":{"rendered":"Engaging Men Across the Violence Prevention Continuum:  An Exploratory Study (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0 This course offers a discussion among violence prevention practitioners on how to engage men across the violence prevention continuum. \u00a0 The course presents research findings from an exploratory study and highlights practitioners&#8217; efforts to work with male perpetrators, victims, and allies. \u00a0Practitioners reported a number of challenges, including a lack of education, tools, resources, and research. \u00a0The impact of trauma, bias, and stigma are examined.<\/p>\n<p><em>This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Book\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/EngagingMenAcrosstheViolencePreventionContinuum.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Reading: \u00a0<\/strong><i>Engaging Men Across the Violence Prevention Continuum: \u00a0An Exploratory Study by Brian Hansen, Lana Wells, and Caroline Claussen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> \u00a0Advances in Social Work<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by looking at ways to better engage men across the violence prevention continuum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Identify challenges experienced by practitioners in meeting the needs of men. Describe the impact of trauma, bias, and stigma on practice. \u00a0Identify recommendations and examples of promising practices.<\/p>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-368\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  June 30, 2026.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  Which is an example of primary prevention?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6491' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6491' id='answer-id-37733' class='answer answer-1' value='37733' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6491\", \"answer-id-37733\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37733' id='answer-label-37733' class='answer label-1'><span>the promotion of healthy and positive constructs of masculinity<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6491' id='answer-id-37734' class='answer answer-1' value='37734' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6491\", \"answer-id-37734\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37734' id='answer-label-37734' class='answer label-1'><span>working with perpetrators and supporting victims in long-term healing and well-being<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  Research indicates that men are ___________ likely to engage in help seeking behaviors and\/or structured social supports and services.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6493' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6493' id='answer-id-37740' class='answer answer-2' value='37740' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6493\", \"answer-id-37740\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37740' id='answer-label-37740' class='answer label-2'><span>more<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6493' id='answer-id-37741' class='answer answer-2' value='37741' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6493\", \"answer-id-37741\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37741' id='answer-label-37741' class='answer label-2'><span>less<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  Masculine gender norms that emphasize self-reliance, toughness, and autonomy have been identified as variables that _________ affect men's decisions to engage with prevention supports and services.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6494' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6494' id='answer-id-37802' class='answer answer-3' value='37802' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6494\", \"answer-id-37802\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37802' id='answer-label-37802' class='answer label-3'><span>positively<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6494' id='answer-id-37803' class='answer answer-3' value='37803' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6494\", \"answer-id-37803\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37803' id='answer-label-37803' class='answer label-3'><span>negatively<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Much of the research, services, and supports have been directed towards men as<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6495' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6495' id='answer-id-37744' class='answer answer-4' value='37744' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6495\", \"answer-id-37744\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37744' id='answer-label-37744' class='answer label-4'><span>perpetrators of violence<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6495' id='answer-id-37745' class='answer answer-4' value='37745' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6495\", \"answer-id-37745\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37745' id='answer-label-37745' class='answer label-4'><span>victims<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6495' id='answer-id-37746' class='answer answer-4' value='37746' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6495\", \"answer-id-37746\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37746' id='answer-label-37746' class='answer label-4'><span>leaders<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6495' id='answer-id-37747' class='answer answer-4' value='37747' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6495\", \"answer-id-37747\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37747' id='answer-label-37747' class='answer label-4'><span>violence disrupters<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  Male victims overwhelmingly ranked the existing domestic violence services as not helpful.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6497' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6497' id='answer-id-37750' class='answer answer-5' value='37750' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6497\", \"answer-id-37750\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37750' id='answer-label-37750' class='answer label-5'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6497' id='answer-id-37751' class='answer answer-5' value='37751' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6497\", \"answer-id-37751\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37751' id='answer-label-37751' class='answer label-5'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  Which of the following is recommended for engaging men in violence prevention activities?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6500' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6500' id='answer-id-37795' class='answer answer-6' value='37795' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6500\", \"answer-id-37795\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37795' id='answer-label-37795' class='answer label-6'><span>use of materials tailored for men<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6500' id='answer-id-37796' class='answer answer-6' value='37796' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6500\", \"answer-id-37796\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37796' id='answer-label-37796' class='answer label-6'><span>use of gender-neutral messages and materials<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6500' id='answer-id-37797' class='answer answer-6' value='37797' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6500\", \"answer-id-37797\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37797' id='answer-label-37797' class='answer label-6'><span>there are conflicting and uncertain views and we need better data<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Which of the following helps practitioners to unpack, examine, and work through individual biases?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6501' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6501' id='answer-id-37798' class='answer answer-7' value='37798' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6501\", \"answer-id-37798\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37798' id='answer-label-37798' class='answer label-7'><span>leveraging informal supports<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6501' id='answer-id-37799' class='answer answer-7' value='37799' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6501\", \"answer-id-37799\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37799' id='answer-label-37799' class='answer label-7'><span>creating cultures of learning<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6501' id='answer-id-37800' class='answer answer-7' value='37800' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6501\", \"answer-id-37800\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37800' id='answer-label-37800' class='answer label-7'><span>oppositional labeling<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6501' id='answer-id-37801' class='answer answer-7' value='37801' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6501\", \"answer-id-37801\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37801' id='answer-label-37801' class='answer label-7'><span>reflexive practice<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Some participants mentioned that men are more inclined to ask for<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6503' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6503' id='answer-id-37807' class='answer answer-8' value='37807' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6503\", \"answer-id-37807\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37807' id='answer-label-37807' class='answer label-8'><span>a specific type of help<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6503' id='answer-id-37808' class='answer answer-8' value='37808' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6503\", \"answer-id-37808\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37808' id='answer-label-37808' class='answer label-8'><span>general help<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Which of the following is an example of informal supports?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6505' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6505' id='answer-id-37779' class='answer answer-9' value='37779' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6505\", \"answer-id-37779\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37779' id='answer-label-37779' class='answer label-9'><span>friends, families, colleagues, and neighbors<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6505' id='answer-id-37780' class='answer answer-9' value='37780' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6505\", \"answer-id-37780\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37780' id='answer-label-37780' class='answer label-9'><span>helpline servies<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6505' id='answer-id-37781' class='answer answer-9' value='37781' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6505\", \"answer-id-37781\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37781' id='answer-label-37781' class='answer label-9'><span>legal services<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6505' id='answer-id-37782' class='answer answer-9' value='37782' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6505\", \"answer-id-37782\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37782' id='answer-label-37782' class='answer label-9'><span>shelter services<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  Practitioners pointed to the lack of _________________ in relation to working with men.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='6506' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6506' id='answer-id-37783' class='answer answer-10' value='37783' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6506\", \"answer-id-37783\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37783' id='answer-label-37783' class='answer label-10'><span>education<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6506' id='answer-id-37784' class='answer answer-10' value='37784' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6506\", \"answer-id-37784\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37784' id='answer-label-37784' class='answer label-10'><span>tools<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6506' id='answer-id-37785' class='answer answer-10' value='37785' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6506\", \"answer-id-37785\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37785' id='answer-label-37785' class='answer label-10'><span>resources<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-6506' id='answer-id-37786' class='answer answer-10' value='37786' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-6506\", \"answer-id-37786\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-37786' id='answer-label-37786' class='answer label-10'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. 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