TY  - BOOK
ED  - Ihi Research
TI  - 'Once were gardeners' : : evaluation of the 'My Fathers Barbers' barbers wānanga
PY  - 2020///
PB  - Ihi Research, 
KW  - Ministry of Social Development | Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora
KW  - BARBERS
KW  - COLONISATION
KW  - DISCLOSURE
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - EVALUATION
KW  - FAMILY VIOLENCE
KW  - INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA
KW  - INTERVENTION
KW  - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
KW  - MĀORI
KW  - MEN
KW  - AUKATI TŪKINOTANGA
KW  - PĀMAMAE HEKE IHO
KW  - RANGAHAU MĀORI
KW  - TAIPŪWHENUATANGA
KW  - TĀNE
KW  - TIKANGA TUKU IHO
KW  - NEW ZEALAND
N2  - This evaluation found the barber wānanga achieves significant impact for the barbers who attend. Primarily decolonising in nature, the wānanga encourages men to reclaim a new traditional, indigenous approach to masculinity and collective care. By demonstrating vulnerability, compassion and acceptance, Matt and Sarah Brown and their highly skilled team create a safe environment where the barbers can openly share their trauma. During the wānanga connection, cohesion, compassion, acceptance and support provides a pathway to healing. 

The healing and learning experienced by the barbers leads to a range of behavioural changes. The changes highlighted by barbers are supported by the views of whānau and friends who reinforce the view that positive changes have occurred. Making positive changes in their own lives, in particular in their relationships, enables the barbers to replicate the safe space they experienced in the wānanga. This enables them to have a positive influence with the clients who sit in their chairs. 

Reclaiming a new way of being based on traditional indigenous masculinity and models of collective care requires on-going support. A number of opportunities have been identified for consideration that have the potential to grow and develop the kaupapa, increasing its influence and impact. (From the website). Record #7350
UR  - https://www.ihi.co.nz/what-we-do/myfathersbarber
ER  -