This program is for males who are in college.

The Men's Program, a workshop for college men, is designed to discuss rape and rape situations; develop empathy in participants for assault and rape survivors; teach participants how to assist rape victims; and encourage participants to reflect on and, possibly, change their behaviors.

Two randomized controlled trials of The Men's Program found that participants displayed significantly greater bystander efficacy and willingness to help in a potential rape situation and less belief in common myths about rape as compared to a control group. Results from one of these trials indicated that participants in the treatment group had a significantly lower likelihood of raping and committing sexual assault as compared to a control group. One study measured effects 7 months after program completion; however, this study randomized participants within fraternity groups and did not account for group effects or provide explanation for why group randomization was performed instead of participant randomization. Finally, one uncontrolled study found positive results for rape myth acceptance and participant willingness to intervene as a bystander, but there were no changes in overall bystander behavior at a 1-month follow-up.

The Men's Program uses video, discussion, and presentation to educate participants about sexual assault and rape, develop empathy for female victims, and promote bystander intervention. Topics covered include the following:

• Define rape;
• Examine common experiences of rape survivors;
• Develop skills to help female rape survivors in recovery;
• Strengthen communication in sexual situations (e.g., define and gain sexual consent); and
• Review statistics on the prevalence of sexual violence.

Facilitators present a video titled, "How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor: What Men Can Do," which describes an assault situation in which a male police officer is raped by two men. This presentation is followed by a discussion session. Participants examine methods to help a survivor recover from a rape experience, and participants learn skills to change personal behavior to prevent rape.

In addition, the presentation discusses bystander intervention strategies and considers situations that involve alcohol. Participants are taught practical approaches to intercede in situations of alcohol-related rape, and they consider ways they could use these intervention techniques in their own lives.

Colleges and universities implementing this program include Connecticut College, The Citadel, The United States Naval Academy, University of Pennsylvania, University of Vermont, University of Virginia, and Western New England University. In addition, the program has been evaluated among a sample of enlisted men in the U.S. Army.

This program may be delivered using only the DVD or the DVD in conjunction with a live presentation. At least two presenters are required, and whoever is administering the program must train and rehearse with the presenters. A manual, The Men's and Women's Programs: Ending Rape through Peer Education, is available for free download at https://www.johnfoubert.com/the-men-s-and-women-s-programs and includes comprehensive information on how to present, and train others to present, the program. Please use details in the Contact section for more information.

Considerations for implementing this program include recruiting presenters and ensuring they have time to familiarize themselves with content in the program manual, acquiring participant buy-in, finding time and space to implement sessions, understanding program content may broach sensitive and confidential information, and locating audio-visual equipment.

The Clearinghouse can help address these considerations. Please call 1-877-382-9185 or email Clearinghouse@psu.edu

If you are interested in implementing The Men's Program, the Clearinghouse is interested in helping you!

Please call 1-877-382-9185 or email Clearinghouse@psu.edu

The program is delivered in one session that lasts 45 to 60 minutes.

The video is available for free at https://www.johnfoubert.com/police-rape-training-video.

To move The Men's Program to the Promising category on the Clearinghouse Continuum of Evidence, at least one evaluation should be performed demonstrating positive effects lasting at least six months from program completion.

The Clearinghouse can help you develop an evaluation plan to ensure the program components are meeting your goals. Please call 1-877-382-9185 or email Clearinghouse@psu.edu

Contact the Clearinghouse with any questions regarding this program.
Phone: 1-877-382-9185 Email: Clearinghouse@psu.edu

You may also contact Dr. John Foubert by phone 1-405-338-8046 or email john.foubert@gmail.com or contact Culture of Respect by email cultureofrespect@naspa.org or visit https://cultureofrespect.org/contact/

https://cultureofrespect.org/program/mens-program/ and https://www.johnfoubert.com/the-men-s-and-women-s-programs