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Yimin Chen1, Kaitlynn Mendes2, Chandell Gosse3
1Royal Roads University, Victoria, Canada.
Violence Against Women
|June 11, 2024
Summary
Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programs in Canada show gaps in addressing technology-facilitated abuse and bystander intervention. Enhancing these areas offers crucial opportunities for future violence prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programs are vital for education and skill-building.
- Existing programs aim to teach about GBV and train individuals to avert, mitigate, and respond to violence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the current state of GBV prevention training in Canada.
- To identify gaps in GBV education programs.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 81 GBV education programs from Canadian antiviolence organizations and universities.
- Content analysis to identify topics covered and training methodologies.
Main Results:
- Significant gaps were found in programs targeting men regarding technology-facilitated violence and abuse.
- Shortcomings were also identified in the provision of bystander intervention training across programs.
Conclusions:
- There are unrealized opportunities to enhance GBV prevention by incorporating technology-facilitated violence and abuse education.
- Strengthening bystander intervention training is crucial for more effective violence prevention strategies.
Keywords:
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