@article{ref1,
title="Evaluations of prevention programs for sexual, dating, and intimate partner violence for boys and men: a systematic review",
journal="Trauma, violence, and abuse",
year="2019",
author="Graham, Laurie M. and Embry, Venita and Young, Belinda-Rose and Macy, Rebecca J. and Moracco, Kathryn E. and Reyes, Heather Luz McNaughton and Martin, Sandra L.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="1524838019851158-1524838019851158",
abstract="Among violence prevention educators and researchers, there is growing interest in sexual, dating, and intimate partner violence (SV/DV/IPV) prevention programs for males because of evidence showing that boys and men are more likely than girls and women to perpetrate SV as well as more severe forms of DV/IPV. To date, comprehensive guidance on the content, structure, delivery, and effectiveness of such programs is limited. We reviewed randomized controlled studies that evaluated SV/DV/IPV perpetration prevention programs for boys and men. Searches yielded 5,249 potential documents for review of which 10 met inclusion criteria-representing 9 unique studies of 7 distinct programs. Two reviewers independently reviewed and abstracted data from these studies regarding program setting and target audience; type of violence addressed; number and length of program sessions; program duration, topics, activities, and delivery mode; and implementer details. Study characteristics were also examined (sample size, participant characteristics, recruitment, randomization, comparison/control condition, data collection protocols, attrition, measures of violence perpetration, and perpetration findings). The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool was used to assess study design quality. <br><br>RESULTS show considerable heterogeneity among program content and delivery strategies, study designs, and outcome measurement. Study sample size ranged widely, and most used cluster-randomized designs, recruited undergraduate college students, and evaluated a multisession program delivered via group sessions. Only one program reduced men's self-reported SV perpetration. Accordingly, critical gaps exist around &quot;what works&quot; for SV/DV/IPV perpetration prevention programs for boys and men.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1524-8380",
doi="10.1177/1524838019851158",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1524838019851158"
}