A critical review of interventions for the primary prevention of perpetration of partner violence

Whitaker, Daniel J.; Morrison, Shannon; Lindquist, Christine; Hawkins, Stephanie; O'Neil, Joyce; Nesius, Angela; Mathew, Anita; Reese, Le'Roy E.

doi:10.1016/j.avb.2005.07.007

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“…A further systematic review encompassed a wider range of studies and outcomes, but included only data published up to 2003. 15 The recent review undertaken for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) covered a broad range of populations, including children who were exposed to domestic abuse, but did not include educational interventions, thus missing most initiatives aimed at prevention in a general population of children and young people. 16 Both of the reviews that focused on incidence outcomes found some evidence of effect, but the authors caution that the included studies were generally of low or moderate quality only, and that the generalisability of the findings beyond the study populations is not yet established.…”

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“…13,14 The generalisability from the USA to the UK is even less clear. While some of the non-randomised studies included in Whitaker et al's 2006 review 15 provide insights into other aspects of the included programmes beyond effectiveness, a review published in 2003 is likely to include data generated somewhat earlier, meaning that there is no current systematic review of non-randomised evaluations that includes data from any studies undertaken over the past 12 years or so.…”

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“…The strategy therefore allowed for inclusion of studies using a wide range of methods. Because we were aware that the existing reviews in this area either were narrowly focused on randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-RCTs, 13,14 or included data that were at least 12 years old, 15 we did not include systematic reviews, although we did ensure that our search strategy located all of the relevant studies included in these prior reviews.…”

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Preventing domestic abuse for children and young people (PEACH): a mixed knowledge scoping review

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BackgroundA range of interventions that aim to prevent domestic abuse has been developed for children and young people in the general population. While these have been widely implemented, few have been rigorously evaluated. This study aimed to discover what was known about these interventions for children and what worked for whom in which settings.Review methodsThis mixed knowledge review was informed by realist principles and comprised four overlapping phases: an online mapping survey to identify current provision; a systematic review of the existing literature; a review of the UK ‘grey’ literature; and consultation with young people and experts. Information from these four sources of evidence informed analysis of costs and benefits.ResultsThe evidence for interventions achieving changes in knowledge and attitudes was stronger than that for behavioural change. Shifting social norms in the peer group emerged as a key mechanism of change. Media campaigns act to influence the wider social climate within which more targeted interventions are received, and they are also a source for programme materials. While most interventions are delivered in secondary schools, they are increasingly targeted at younger children. The review emphasised the importance of a school’s ‘readiness’ to introduce preventative interventions which need to be supported across all aspects of school life. Involving young people in the design and delivery of programmes increases authenticity and this emerged as a key ingredient in achieving impact. Longer interventions delivered by appropriately trained staff appeared likely to be more effective. Teachers emerged as well placed to embed interventions in schools but they require training and support from those with specialist knowledge in domestic abuse. There was evidence that small groups of students who were at higher risk might have accounted for some results regarding effectiveness and that programme effectiveness may vary for certain subgroups. Increasingly, boys are being identified as a target for change. The study identified a need for interventions for disabled children and children and young people from black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee groups and a particular lack of materials designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people.LimitationsVery little evidence was identified on costs and cost-effectiveness. Few studies showed an effect at the level of significance set for the review. Where it did exist, the effect size was small, except in respect of improved knowledge. The inability to calculate a response rate for the mapping survey, which used a snowballing approach, limits the ability to generalise from it.ConclusionsWhile it is appropriate to continue to deliver interventions to whole populations of children and young people, effectiveness appeared to be influenced by high-risk children and young people, who should be directed to additional support. Programmes also need to make provision to manage any resulting disclosures. Interventions appear to be context specific, and so those already being widely delivered in the UK and which are likely to be acceptable should be robustly tested.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Public Health Research programme.

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“…Violence prevention education delivered in schools and universities in particular have been evaluated as having positive effects on boys' attitudes towards violence against women (Whitaker et al, 2006), although there is a call for more evaluations (Lonsway et al, 2009). Male pupils and students who have attended rape education sessions are less likely to uphold rape myths than those who have not (Morrison et al, 2004).…”

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“…As such, Dating Matters™ addresses the co-occurrence of a constellation of adolescent risk behaviors and violence (Whitaker et al 2006) that may be particularly relevant in urban environments. Risk behaviors may have common influences, including fundamental problems with how youth interact in relationships and how parents communicate with youth about healthy relationships.…”

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A critical review of interventions for the primary prevention of perpetration of partner violence

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Preventing domestic abuse for children and young people (PEACH): a mixed knowledge scoping review

Preventing domestic abuse for children and young people (PEACH): a mixed knowledge scoping review

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