Shifting Boundaries: An Experimental Evaluation of a Dating Violence Prevention Program in Middle Schools

Taylor, Bruce; Stein, Nan; Mumford, Elizabeth A.; Woods, Dan

doi:10.1007/s11121-012-0293-2

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“…Thirteen papers reported on controlled trials [43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55] which involved nine different programmes. Nine distinct trials were reported among the 13 papers; eight of these used some kind of clustering design.…”

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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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“…Nine distinct trials were reported among the 13 papers; eight of these used some kind of clustering design. Eight were based in the USA (reported in nine papers) [43][44][45][46][47][48][49]53,54 and one in Canada (reported in two papers). 50,56 The date range was 1997-2013.…”

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

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“…27) Shifting Boundaries: an experimental evaluation of a dating violence prevention program in middle schools (33) .…”

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“…Of all the studies analyzed, 17 assessed intervention programs carried out with adolescents with the purpose of preventing intimate partner violence (4,(8)(9)(10)(11)14,17,19,21,24,27,29,31,(33)(34)(35)(36) .…”

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“…Thus, the studies (14,22,26,29,33) suggested formulating strategies that involve families, peers, and the context in which adolescents are inserted. This context is deeply related to the formation and acceptance of attitudes and behaviors in intimate relationships and conflict management that involves relationships and attitudes (26) .…”

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Preventing violence by intimate partners in adolescence: an integrative review

Oliveira

Gessner

Brancaglioni

et al. 2016

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Objective:To analyze the scientific literature on preventing intimate partner violence among adolescents in the field of health based on gender and generational categories. Method: This was an integrative review. We searched for articles using LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, and SciELO databases. Results: Thirty articles were selected. The results indicate that most studies assessed interventions conducted by programs for intimate partner violence prevention. These studies adopted quantitative methods, and most were in the area of nursing, psychology, and medicine. Furthermore, most research contexts involved schools, followed by households, a hospital, a health center, and an indigenous tribe. Conclusion: The analyses were not conducted from a gender -and generation-based perspective. Instead, the scientific literature was based on positivist research models, intimately connected to the classic public healthcare model and centered on a singular dimension.

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Effect of a Behavioral Intervention on Perpetrating and Experiencing Forced Sex Among South African Adolescents

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Key Points Question Can a 12-hour theory-based behavioral intervention culturally adapted for students in sixth grade in South Africa reduce forced sexual intercourse perpetration among adolescents? Findings In this secondary analysis of a cluster randomized clinical trial that included 1052 South African adolescents, the percentage reporting perpetration of forced sexual intercourse by 54 months postintervention was 9% in the intervention group and 14% in the control group, a significant difference. Meaning In settings with high rates of sexual assault the use of theory-based, culturally adapted interventions to reduce the prevalence of forced sexual intercourse perpetration may be warranted.

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Shifting Boundaries: An Experimental Evaluation of a Dating Violence Prevention Program in Middle Schools

Cited by 277 publications

References 41 publications

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

Preventing violence by intimate partners in adolescence: an integrative review

Effect of a Behavioral Intervention on Perpetrating and Experiencing Forced Sex Among South African Adolescents

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