Based on the research on effective rape prevention program elements and theories of attitude and behavior change, this program was first written in 1993 as a peer education program. It has since been presented on the campus of approximately 100 colleges to over 100,000 students. It has been presented by men, women, and undergraduate peer educators. It has been tested for over 20 years and continuously modified based on the results of outcomes assessment research. It was the first program to ever document behavior change in the peer reviewed literature, showing a 40% decline in sexual violence among fraternity men during an academic year. It is promoted by the nonprofit organization One in Four.

Two theories underly The Men's Program. First, it is based on Belief System Theory. Second, the Elaboration Likelihood Model. Both are theories of attitude and behavior change from social psychology. These theories emphasize approaching participants in a manner that meets their existing self perceptions in a way that motivates participants to learn relevant information.

Over a dozen peer reviewed studies have been done specifically on this program. These articles document long term attitude and behavior change. For a list, go to http://www.johnfoubert.com/peer-reviewed-articles.

A major focus is on how rape traumatizes a survivor. The program was written through careful consideration of research about trauma and on the most effective ways to communicate this information to college men.

The program meets numerous standards of VAWA and is a particularly helpful first program for men to experience; or a follow-up program after Orientation.

The program is highly scripted to insure fidelity in presentations.

Yes, over a dozen peer reviewed articles have been published evaluating this program. It is based in the research on sexual violence and has been thoroughly evaluated for 20 years. Peer reviewed studies show long term attitude and behavior change.

All of these publications are peer reviewed: Foubert, J.D. (2011). The men’s and women’s programs: Ending rape through peer education. New York: Routledge. Foubert, J.D. & Masin, R.C. (2012). Effects of The Men’s Program on U.S. Army soldiers’ intentions to commit and willingness to intervene to prevent rape: A pretest posttest study. Violence and Victims, 27 (6), 911-921. Langhinrichsen-Rohling, J., Foubert, J.D., Brasfield, H., Hill, B., & Shelley-Tremblay, S. (2011). The Men’s Program: Does it impact college men’s bystander efficacy and willingness to intervene? Violence Against Women, 17 (6), 743-759. Foubert, J.D., Tatum, J., & Godin, E. (2010). First-year male students’ perceptions of a rape prevention program seven months after their participation: Attitude and behavior changes. Journal of College Student Development, 51, 707-715. Foubert, J.D., Godin, E., & Tatum, J. (2010). In their own words: Sophomore college men describe attitude and behavior changes resulting from a rape prevention program two years after their participation. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25, 2237-2257. Foubert, J.D., Newberry, J.T., & Tatum, J.L. (2007). Behavior differences seven months later: Effects of a rape prevention program on first-year men who join fraternities. The Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 44, 728-749. Foubert, J.D. & Cremedy, B.J. (2007). Reactions of men of color to a commonly used rape prevention program: Attitude and predicted behavior changes. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 57, 137-144. Foubert, J.D. & Perry, B.C. (2007). Creating lasting attitude and behavior change in fraternity members and male student athletes: The qualitative impact of an empathy-based rape prevention program. Violence Against Women, 13, 70-86. Foubert, J.D., Tatum, J.L., & Donahue, G.A. (2006). Reactions of first-year men to a rape prevention program: Attitude and predicted behavior changes. The Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 43, 578-598. Foubert, J.D. & Newberry, J.T. (2006). Effects of two versions of an empathy-based rape prevention program on fraternity men’s rape survivor empathy, rape myth acceptance, likelihood of raping, and likelihood of committing sexual assault. Journal of College Student Development, 47, 133-148. Foubert, J.D. & Cowell, E.A. (2004). Perceptions of a rape prevention program by fraternity men and male student athletes: Powerful effects and implications for changing behavior. The Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 42, 1-20. Foubert, J.D. & LaVoy, S.L. (2000). A qualitative assessment of The Men’s Program: The impact of a rape prevention program on fraternity men. The Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 38, 18-30. Foubert, J.D. (2000). The longitudinal effects of a rape-prevention program on fraternity men’s attitudes, behavioral intent, and behavior. The Journal of American College Health, 48, 158-163. Foubert, J.D. & McEwen, M.K. (1998). An all-male rape-prevention peer education program: Decreasing fraternity men’s behavioral intent to rape. The Journal of College Student Development, 39, 548-556. Foubert, J.D. & Marriott, K.A. (1997). Effects of a sexual assault peer education program on men's belief in rape myths. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 36, 257-266. Foubert, J.D. & Marriott, K.A. (1996). Overcoming men's defensiveness toward sexual assault programs: Learning to help survivors. Journal of College Student Development, 37, 470-472.

Institutions can have a free pdf copy of the training manual by sending an email to john.foubert@gmail.com and asking for a pdf of The Men's and Women's Programs.  There is a video used in The Men's Program called The Police Rape Training Video which can be ordered through amazon.com for about $50. If institutions want an on site trainer or presenter, John Foubert can travel to them for an all inclusive rate. However, schools can purchase the manual and video and do not need to ask for permission from anyone to use the program.

As fast as an institution wishes.

John Foubert, President of One in Four, provides phone, email, and on site consultation as needed.

First program to document behavior change in a peer reviewed journal (2007).

United States Naval Academy, University of Virginia, University of Vermont, Western New England University, Oklahoma State University, Mercer University, Arcadia University, Wheaton College, Anderson University, Moody Bible Institute, Taylor University, Eastern University, Caldwell University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Chapman University, Wesleyan University, Mid-America Christian University, The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Monmouth University