Boys-Talk invites young men to examine their induction into existing and predominant practices of masculinity. The program recognises that many such practices result in violent and abusive behaviour in direct contravention of democratic and social justice principles. Young men, aged 13 to 26 years. The project, through using professional development and peer education frameworks, encourages young men to resist aspects of gender identity that hurt them and disrespect the rights of others. It encourages young men to take responsibility for ending their participation in violence to women, children and other men.
Conversation is the prime tool by which young men are encouraged to participate in the program.
This involves the development of personal interaction through the respectful sharing of ideas and experiences both of their participation in and resistance to dominant gender identities. Boys-Talk training and development activities are designed to support youth services and school systems. To ensure the greatest chance for sustainable change, this holistic approach needs to involve all young people, their families, school staff, youth service providers and related workers. The feedback consistently is that the project is an efficient and appropriate resource for exploration and support. Participants of Boys-Talk activities generally give feedback of high levels of satisfaction about their involvement.