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Hello from the U-Turn program. On this page we'll tell you about the program and how to find out more information.
Fast facts
- Type of service: Men's behaviour change program for men who have used violence and experience substance misuse issues
- Program lenth: 15 weeks
- Cost: Free
What is U-Turn?
Our free U-Turn program works with men to change their attitudes and behaviours around family violence, while also addressing alcohol and other drug use.
U-Turn is not limited to intimate partner violence, and can be appropriate for men who have used violence in different family relationships.
An intensive behaviour change program, U-Turn helps you take the steps you need to manage your feelings, take responsibility and improve your relationships.
U-Turn is a free, voluntary program.
U-Turn also supports victim survivors, including partners and ex-partners and children to remain safe from violence.
Who does U-Turn work with?
U-Turn works with men who:
- Have used violence, including men on Family Violence Intervention Orders, with current or previous drug and alcohol misuse.
- Have little or no prior involvement with the criminal justice system.
- Want to change their behaviour.
We also support affected family members while men are in the program with a dedicated family support worker.
How does U-Turn work?
U-Turn is a Men’s Behaviour Change style program.
U-Turn is a free group program, delivered across 15 weeks.
Each session focusses on the impacts of male family violence on women, children, and parents and addresses the harms associated with alcohol and other drug misuse.
The program also explores topics such as emotional regulation, emotional literacy, personal responsibility, empathy and trauma.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to understand yourself and your emotions, and to change your behaviours.
U-Turn has been found to be effective in an evaluation by Monash University.
Program objectives
- Reduce the prevalence of male family violence within the local community
- Increase the safety of women and children through family safety contact
- Assist men with understanding the impacts of their behaviours on the women and children in their lives
- Encourage men to critically reflect on their use of substances, violent and/or controlling behaviours and their broader behavioural choices
- Invite men to expand their notion of personal responsibility
Where can I find out more?
If you’re ready for change, call us on 03 9529 7955 or email to discuss.
More information
Click below to download a two-page brochure about the U-Turn program.
U-Turn is is supported by the Victorian Government.
U-Turn
Hello from the U-Turn program. On this page we'll tell you about the program and how to find out more information..
- What is U-Turn?
- Who does U-Turn work with?
- How does U-Turn work?
- Program objectives
- Where can I find out more?
Fast facts.
- Type of service: Men's behaviour change program for men who have used violence and experience substance misuse issues
- Program lenth: 15 weeks
- Cost: Free
What is U-Turn?.
Our free U-Turn program works with men to change their attitudes and behaviours around family violence, while also addressing alcohol and other drug use.
U-Turn is not limited to intimate partner violence, and can be appropriate for men who have used violence in different family relationships.
An intensive behaviour change program, U-Turn helps you take the steps you need to manage your feelings, take responsibility and improve your relationships.
U-Turn is a free, voluntary program.
U-Turn also supports victim survivors, including partners and ex-partners and children to remain safe from violence.
Who does U-Turn work with?.
U-Turn works with men who:
- Have used violence, including men on Family Violence Intervention Orders, with current or previous drug and alcohol misuse.
- Have little or no prior involvement with the criminal justice system.
- Want to change their behaviour.
We also support affected family members while men are in the program with a dedicated family support worker.
How does U-Turn work?.
U-Turn is a Men’s Behaviour Change style program.
U-Turn is a free group program, delivered across 15 weeks.
Each session focusses on the impacts of male family violence on women, children, and parents and addresses the harms associated with alcohol and other drug misuse.
The program also explores topics such as emotional regulation, emotional literacy, personal responsibility, empathy and trauma.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to understand yourself and your emotions, and to change your behaviours.
U-Turn has been found to be effective in an evaluation by Monash University.
Program objectives.
- Reduce the prevalence of male family violence within the local community
- Increase the safety of women and children through family safety contact
- Assist men with understanding the impacts of their behaviours on the women and children in their lives
- Encourage men to critically reflect on their use of substances, violent and/or controlling behaviours and their broader behavioural choices
- Invite men to expand their notion of personal responsibility
Where can I find out more?.
If you’re ready for change, call us on 03 9529 7955 or email to discuss.
More information.
Click below to download a two-page brochure about the U-Turn program..
Download the U-Turn brochure.Important to know:
U-Turn is is supported by the Victorian Government.
U-Turn
Hello from the U-Turn program. On this page we’ll tell you about the program and how to find out more information.
- What is U-Turn?
- Who does U-Turn work with?
- How does U-Turn work?
- Program objectives
- Where can I find out more?
Fast facts.
- Type of service: Men’s behaviour change program for men who have used violence and experience substance misuse issues
- Program length: 15 weeks
- Cost: Free
What is U-Turn?
Our free U-Turn program works with men to change their attitudes and behaviours around family violence, while also addressing alcohol and other drug use.
U-Turn is not limited to intimate partner violence, and can be appropriate for men who have used violence in different family relationships.
An intensive behaviour change program, U-Turn helps you take the steps you need to manage your feelings, take responsibility and improve your relationships.
U-Turn is a free, voluntary program.
U-Turn also supports victim survivors, including partners and ex-partners and children to remain safe from violence.
Who does U-Turn work with?
U-Turn works with men who:
- Have used violence, including men on Family Violence Intervention Orders, with current or previous drug and alcohol misuse.
- Have little or no prior involvement with the criminal justice system.
- Want to change their behaviour.
We also support affected family members while men are in the program with a dedicated family support worker.
How does U-Turn work?
U-Turn is a Men’s Behaviour Change style program.
U-Turn is a free group program, delivered across 15 weeks.
Each session focusses on the impacts of male family violence on women, children, and parents and addresses the harms associated with alcohol and other drug misuse.
The program also explores topics such as emotional regulation, emotional literacy, personal responsibility, empathy and trauma.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to understand yourself and your emotions, and to change your behaviours.
U-Turn has been found to be effective in an evaluation by Monash University.
Program objectives
- Reduce the prevalence of male family violence within the local community
- Increase the safety of women and children through family safety contact
- Assist men with understanding the impacts of their behaviours on the women and children in their lives
- Encourage men to critically reflect on their use of substances, violent and/or controlling behaviours and their broader behavioural choices
- Invite men to expand their notion of personal responsibility
Where can I find out more?
If you’re ready for change, call us on 03 9529 7955 or email to discuss.
More information
Click to download a two-page brochure about the U-Turn program.
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