About this Event
Beyond Compliance – Designing and Delivering Behaviour Change Programmes for Black Men & Communities (Hybrid Event (in-person and online attendance available)
The conference will bring together professionals from domestic abuse services, universities, health, criminal justice, and mental health sectors to explore effective and culturally responsive approaches to behaviour change work.
Below is a draft outline of the day. More Updates to Follow...
09:30 – 09:45 | Welcome & Introduction
• Opening remarks
• Purpose of the conference
• Setting the context for behaviour change work with Black men and communities
09:45 – 10:15 | Speaker Session 1 – Understanding the Challenges
• Barriers to engagement in behaviour change programmes
• Structural and community factors affecting outcomes
10:15 – 10:45 | Speaker Session 2 – Community Engagement
• Building trust and effective outreach
• Working with Black African, Caribbean and Mixed Heritage communities
10:45 – 11:00 | Break
11:00 – 11:40 | Panel Discussion – Masculinity, Accountability & Community
Panel conversation exploring:
• Masculinity and identity in behaviour change work
• Community dynamics and accountability
• Supporting meaningful change in practice
11:40 – 12:15 | Speaker Session 3 – Family, Practice & Engagement
• Working with families and parenting contexts
• Addressing cultural misunderstandings in statutory practice
12:15 – 12:45 | Lunch & Networking
12:45 – 13:15 | Speaker Session 4 – Mental Health & Behaviour Change
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting men to engage meaningfully in change programmes
13:15 – 13:45 | Speaker Session 5 – Community-led Approaches
• The role of community organisations
• Strengthening partnership with statutory services
13:45 – 13:55 | Break
13:55 – 14:40 | Panel Discussion – From Insight to Action
• Implementing culturally responsive behaviour change programmes
• Influencing practice, commissioning and policy
14:40 – 15:00 | Reflections & Close
• Key takeaways from the day
• Final reflections and next steps
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
