Better Man Project

The Better Man Project is now closed.

Better Man was a randomised controlled trial of a healthy relationship website developed as an early intervention tool for men who use intimate partner violence (IPV). The trial consisted of a baseline assessment of eligibility for testing healthy relationship websites. The purpose was to assess whether there was a difference in help-seeking, IPV knowledge and readiness to change between study groups. Participants completed surveys immediately after use of websites, at 3 months and then at 6 months post-baseline data collection.

The Better Man Tool aims to increase men’s early engagement with help-seeking to ultimately reduce use of IPV and is specifically tailored for men in the community and health settings. It is designed to be a private, accessible and non-judgemental space for men. It uses evidence-based techniques to encourage awareness and self-reflection, improve communication skills and promote men’s readiness to change.