Effectively engaging stakeholders and the public in developing violence prevention messages

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Sociology
• Criminology

Background:

• Preventing family violence necessitates stakeholder and public involvement in evidence-based strategy development.
• Gaps persist between scientific knowledge, practical application, and supportive policy structures in family violence prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss challenges in mobilizing knowledge for action in family violence prevention.
• To explore effective engagement strategies for stakeholders and the public in developing and communicating evidence-based violence prevention messages.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of existing research on knowledge mobilization and public engagement in violence prevention.
• Analysis of successful campaign strategies and communication approaches for specific demographics.
• Discussion of implementation feasibility and context-specific considerations for family violence prevention.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive approach to engagement requires clear messaging, leveraging lessons from past campaigns, and tailored communication strategies.
• Successful knowledge mobilization depends on evidence, stakeholder dialogue, and proactive media engagement.
• Implementation must consider research evidence, feasibility, and the unique context of family violence.

Conclusions:

• Strategies for engaging stakeholders and the public in family violence prevention messaging exist but require evidence-informed approaches.
• Effective knowledge mobilization is key to translating research into practice for family violence prevention.
• This work offers insights for public health practitioners on planning and implementing violence prevention programs.