Season 5 Episode 10: Beyond Presence: Redefining Responsible Fatherhood in a Domestic Abuse–Informed World

In this thought-provoking episode, David and Ruth explore the nuanced intersection of father engagement and domestic abuse–informed practice with Chris Brown, President of the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI). Their conversation examines how we can thoughtfully promote father involvement while maintaining high standards for men as parents, disrupting gender double standards, and keeping the safety and long-term well-being of children at the center.Key topics include:The historical context behind NFI’s founding and evolution of fatherhood programsExamining father absence through a domestic abuse–informed lensBalancing father engagement with survivor safety and well-beingThe importance of holding perpetrators accountable as parentsBuilding community capacity to support safe, stable father involvementSend us Fan Mail Now available! Mapping the Perpetrator’s Pattern: A Practitioner’s Tool for Improving Assessment, Intervention, and Outcomes The web-based Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Tool is a virtual practice tool for improving assessment, intervention, and outcomes through a perpetrator pattern-based approach. The tool allows practitioners to apply the Model’s critical concepts and principles to their current case load in realCheck out David Mandel's new book Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to Transform the Way We Keep Children Safe from Domestic Violence.Visit the Safe & Together Institute website.Start taking Safe & Together Institute courses. Check out Safe & Together Institute upcoming events.