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Developing an inclusive Safe Dates program for sexual and gender minority adolescents: A pilot study
Rose Wesche1, Carol L Galletly2, Ryan C Shorey3
1Department of Human Development and Family Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 313 Wallace Hall (0416), 295 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA.
Journal of Adolescence
|December 1, 2020
Summary
This study adapted a dating violence prevention program for sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents. The adapted program successfully increased dating violence knowledge in a pilot trial involving diverse youth.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Dating violence is prevalent among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents, yet prevention programs are scarce.
- Existing programs often lack inclusivity for SGM youth, necessitating tailored interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt the evidence-based Safe Dates program to be inclusive of SGM adolescents.
- To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of the adapted program in a pilot trial.
Main Methods:
- Adapted the Safe Dates curriculum based on SGM adolescents' needs and risk factors.
- Piloted the adapted program in 11 US schools and organizations with 156 adolescents (35% SGM).
- Utilized multi-level models to assess changes in dating violence knowledge from pre-test to post-test.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in dating violence knowledge were observed post-intervention.
- Improvements in knowledge did not differ based on gender identity or SGM status.
Conclusions:
- The adapted program demonstrates feasibility and initial efficacy for preventing dating violence in inclusive settings.
- The intervention normalizes diverse SGM identities and encourages participation.
- Further research is needed to assess the program's impact on actual dating violence experiences.
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