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An evaluation of Safe Dates, an adolescent dating violence prevention program
V A Foshee1, K E Bauman, X B Arriaga
1School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA.
American Journal of Public Health
|May 16, 1998
Summary
The Safe Dates program effectively reduced adolescent dating violence, including psychological and sexual abuse, in both primary and secondary prevention efforts. This intervention shows promise for creating safer relationships among youth.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Violence Prevention
Background:
- Adolescent dating violence is a significant public health issue.
- Effective prevention programs are crucial for adolescent well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Safe Dates program's impact on preventing adolescent dating violence.
- To assess both primary and secondary prevention effects.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial involving 14 schools.
- 80% of 1886 eighth and ninth graders completed baseline and follow-up surveys.
Main Results:
- Reduced psychological abuse, sexual violence, and partner violence in treatment schools.
- Lower initiation of abuse (primary prevention) and perpetration (secondary prevention).
- Program effects linked to changes in norms, stereotyping, and service awareness.
Conclusions:
- The Safe Dates program demonstrates effectiveness in preventing adolescent dating violence.
- Intervention shows promise for both preventing initial violence and reducing existing violence.
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