Can working with abusive men cut violence against women?

<p>Domestic violence programmes have traditionally been tailored for the victims. Now, there’s a push to work with the perpetrators to stop their abusive behaviour. How do these programmes work? Can abusive men ever change?</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at:&nbsp;</em><a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/79dd9a26-c105-4713-b8a2-971eb4c144ed/thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>. </em></p><p>If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:</p><p><strong><em>Respect</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>For perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse;&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="http://www.respectphoneline.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>respectphoneline.org.uk</em></strong></a><strong><em>, 0808 802 4040</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Refuge</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>For women and children affected by domestic abuse;&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="http://www.refuge.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>refuge.org.uk</em></strong></a><strong><em>, 0808 200 0247</em></strong></p><p><strong>Host:</strong>&nbsp;Manveen Rana.</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p>- Rosie Kinchen, features writer, The Sunday Times.</p><p>- Lorraine, Drive case manager.</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>