Primary Prevention Reduces Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Among Youth | The Guide to Community Preventive Services (The Community Guide)

Primary Prevention Reduces Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Among Youth | The Guide to Community Preventive Services (The Community Guide)

Interventions That Work: Preventing Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Among Youth

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recently released a recommendation for interventions that aim to prevent or reduce IPV (dating violence) and sexual violence among youth. This recommendation is based on a systematic review of 28 studies. The findings showed interventions reduced intimate partner and sexual violence among youth. Results also showed an increase in bystander action within the first six months of completing the intervention, meaning bystanders intervened when they noticed a risky situation or challenged aggressive attitudes toward women, such as offensive jokes or objectifying language. You can learn more about the CPSTF’s recommendation and strategies designed to prevent violence among youth by attending the free Interventions That Work webinar from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ET on October 24, 2018. Register now!