In Quebec and elsewhere, group work programs for violent partners are widely used in order to address the social problem of intimate partner violence. Dropout rates in these groups however remain of concerns because of the associated risks of recidivism. Studies suggest that a low sense of engagement in these groups is a dropout factor, while group engagement is considered as an element contributing to programs success. This article presents the results of a qualitative research on the strategies that may foster men’s engagement in their group program. Results highlight the importance of men’s choice to commit themselves to the group, along with practitioners, group members and environment roles in the engagement process. Discussion offers a critical analysis of the strategies that may foster and support the choice of men to engage in their group program.