College- or University-Based Sexual Assault Prevention Programs: A Review of Program Outcomes, Characteristics, and Recommendations
@article{Vladutiu2011CollegeOU, title={College- or University-Based Sexual Assault Prevention Programs: A Review of Program Outcomes, Characteristics, and Recommendations}, author={Catherine J. Vladutiu and Sandra L Martin and Rebecca J. Macy}, journal={Trauma, Violence, \& Abuse}, year={2011}, volume={12}, pages={67 - 86} }
This article examines literature reviews of research articles and dissertations focused on the effectiveness of college- or university-based sexual violence prevention programs. [] Key Method Literature reviews were eligible for inclusion in this article if they examined empirical published peer-reviewed research articles or dissertation research that reported original data; focused on examining the effectiveness of programs that were developed to reduce sexual violence that occurred in college or university…
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A systematic review of primary prevention strategies for sexual violence perpetration☆
- PsychologyAggression and violent behavior
- 2014
Does the Gendered Approach of Bystander Programs Matter in the Prevention of Sexual Assault Among Adolescents and College Students? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- PsychologyArchives of sexual behavior
- 2019
It is indicated that bystander programs have a significant, desirable effect on bystander intervention, but no significant effect on sexual assault perpetration.
A Critical Review of Sexual Violence Prevention on College Campuses
- Medicine
- 2016
An extensive review of sexual-violence interventions examining perpetration and victimization as outcomes with U.S college students recommends using separate gender programs, as those targeting alcohol use and self-defense have shown the most promise for women and those addressing consent have shownThe most promise with men.
Assessing a comprehensive approach to prevent sexual violence on campus: Implications for program improvement
- Psychology
- 2017
This preliminary, multi-approach study suggests the effectiveness of a school PE-facilitated prevention program as a component of a comprehensive approach in reducing sexual violence on campus.
Preventing Sexual Violence in Adolescence: Comparison of a Scientist-Practitioner Program and a Practitioner Program Using a Cluster-Randomized Design
- PsychologyJournal of interpersonal violence
- 2018
Both the scientist-practitioner and the practitioner program show promise for the prevention of sexual violence in adolescence; in particular, the practitioners program may be a more cost-effective method.
Utilizing Peer Education Theater for the Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence on College Campuses
- Education
- 2014
To address the widespread problem of sexual assault, many colleges and universities are providing primary prevention education programs. Although a number of such programs exist and appear in the…
Administrators’ Perceptions of College Campus Protocols, Response, and Student Prevention Efforts for Sexual Assault
- EducationViolence and Victims
- 2014
Findings suggest that although many institutions are responding adequately to sexual assault in these three areas, improvements are possible and implications for improving campus responses are discussed.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting on College Campuses in the US: A Review of Policies and Recommendations.
- Education, Political Science
- 2015
Objective: Sexual violence within the collegiate environment is a pressing issue within American society. One way to address sexual violence is through the adaptation and implementation of a sexual…
A Web-Based Sexual Violence Bystander Intervention for Male College Students: Randomized Controlled Trial
- Psychology, MedicineJournal of medical Internet research
- 2014
The results support the efficacy of RealConsent and suggest that its Web-based format has potential for broad-based dissemination thereby increasing its overall public health impact on sexual violence.
Campus sexual assault: examination of policy and research
- Education
- 2017
Campus sexual assault has received a great deal of media attention in recent years, with much focus being placed on the factors unique to universities that enable these crimes to occur. The purpose…
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