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Development and evaluation of school-based violence prevention programs.

A D Farrell1, A L Meyer, E M Kung

  • 1Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 842018, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284-2018, USA. afarrell@vcu.edu

Journal of Clinical Child Psychology
|June 8, 2001
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Developing effective school-based violence prevention programs requires careful planning and rigorous evaluation. Focusing on specific violence types, target populations, and risk factors is crucial for successful youth violence reduction strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Education
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Schools offer a unique environment for implementing youth violence prevention programs.
  • Numerous programs exist, yet rigorous evaluations are scarce, limiting understanding of their effectiveness.
  • Effective interventions require careful consideration of program specifics and evaluation methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline critical considerations for developing and evaluating school-based violence prevention interventions.
  • To emphasize the importance of rigorous evaluation in refining prevention strategies.
  • To guide researchers and practitioners in creating more effective violence prevention programs.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of key issues in intervention development, including defining violence types, target populations, and risk/protective factors.

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  • Examination of essential elements for sound evaluation, such as randomization units, treatment conditions, and outcome measures.
  • Advocacy for an action-research approach integrating evaluation findings into program refinement.

    • Main Results:

    • Few school-based violence prevention programs undergo rigorous evaluation.
    • Successful program development necessitates attention to intervention targets and evaluation design.
    • Action-research strategies can significantly enhance the effectiveness of prevention programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Careful attention to intervention specifics and evaluation methodology is paramount for developing effective school-based violence prevention programs.
    • Rigorous evaluation, integrated through an action-research approach, is key to program refinement and success.
    • Further research and evaluation are needed to improve youth violence prevention strategies in schools.