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Working Effectively with Men in Families

Working effectively with men in families

14 May 2026 @ 9.30am-3.30pm (Research in Practice Online Workshop)

Please book via HCA on this site.

Course being delivered by Research in Practice.

They would like attendees to create an account before attending the course.

Link as follows:
www.researchinpractice.org.uk

Course Details

Summary:
Work more effectively with fathers and men in families to improve outcomes for children.

Develop up-to-date knowledge on working with men in families to improve outcomes for children in
targeted family support, child in need and child protection work.

During this workshop, participants will explore principles and approaches for building relationships with
men in families, including with young fathers and working with men who harm. Participants will consider
the current research on the role of men in families and draw on evidence about the importance of fathers
and parental networks in children’s lives.

Designed for:
Family help and social care practitioners working directly with children and families.

Learning outcomes
As a result of attending this workshop participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of men in families, drawing on evidence about the importance of fathers and
parental networks in children’s lives.
- Take an intersectional lens when working with men in families, particularly considering ethnicity.
- Describe the principles and approaches for building relationships with men in families, including
young fathers.
- Assess the complexity of working with risk and uncertainty, including when working with men who
harm
- Recognise the value of working with extended paternal networks.
- Explain strategies for identifying and finding family members, including using genograms.

Research in Practice workshops
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Research in Practice online workshops use a range of methods to enable active learning. This includes
presentations, breakout room discussions, working with case study scenarios, filmed resources, podcasts,
individual reflection time and large group discussions.

Workshops run for six hours and include a morning and afternoon comfort break and lunch break.

Research in Practice resources
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