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[Lessons learned from an early intervention violence prevention program in Medellín, Colombia]
Luis Fernando Duque1, José Fernando Orduz, Juan de Jesús Sandoval
1Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública, Calle 62 #52-59, Medellín, Colombia. lfduque@une.net.co
Summary
The Early Prevention of Violence Program in Medellín reduced aggression and improved prosocial behavior and school performance in children. This violence prevention initiative shows promise for at-risk youth.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Context:
- Violence is a significant public health issue in urban settings.
- Early intervention programs are crucial for addressing aggression in children.
- The study is set in Medellín, Colombia, a city with a history of violence.
Purpose:
- To describe the Early Prevention of Violence Program in Medellín.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness in reducing aggression and enhancing prosocial behavior.
- To assess the impact on scholastic achievement.
Summary:
- A before-and-after study assessed 339 participants and their families.
- Key variables included direct aggression, indirect aggression, prosocial behavior, and scholastic achievement.
- Data were collected in 2001 (before) and 2004 (after) the program's initial phase.
Impact:
- The program demonstrated a reduction in direct aggression among highly aggressive children.
- Prosocial behavior increased across all ages and genders, indicating a preventive effect.
- Improved scholastic achievement was observed in the participant group.
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