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Teen dating violence prevention: Cluster-randomized trial of Teen Choices, an online, stage-based program for healthy, nonviolent relationships.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: , a 3-session online program that delivers assessments and individualized guidance matched to dating history, dating violence experiences, and stage of readiness for using healthy relationship skills. For high risk victims of dating violence, the program addresses readiness to keep oneself safe in relationships. METHOD: =2,605) who reported a past-year history of dating violence at baseline, and/or who dated during the study. RESULTS: program was associated with significantly reduced odds of all four types of dating violence (adjusted ORs ranging from .45 to .63 at 12 months follow-up). For three of the four violence outcomes, participants with a past-year history of that type of violence benefited significantly more from the intervention than students without a past-year history. CONCLUSIONS: program provides an effective and practicable strategy for intervention for teen dating violence prevention.

Source: Psychology of Violence

DOI: 10.1037/vio0000049

Authors: Deborah A. Levesque, Janet L. Johnson, Carol A. Welch, Janice M. Prochaska, Andrea L. Paiva

Institutions: Pro Change Behavior Systems (United States), University of Rhode Island

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Mental Health