Commentary on Foubert, Godin, & Tatum (2010): The Evolution of Sexual Violence Prevention and the Urgency for Effectiveness

• NCJ Number: 241814
• Journal: Journal of Interpersonal Violence Volume: 26 Issue: 16 Dated: November 2011 Pages: 3383-3392
• Author(s): Andra Teten Tharp; Sarah DeGue; Karen Lang; Linda Anne Valle; Greta Massetti; Melissa Holt; Jennifer Matjasko
• Date Published: November 2011
• Length: 10 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article and the program it describes are representative of many sexual violence prevention programs that are in practice and provide an opportunity for a brief discussion of the development and evaluation of sexual violence prevention approaches.

Abstract

Foubert, Godin, and Tatum describe qualitative effects among college men of The Men's Program, a one-session sexual violence prevention program. This article and the program it describes are representative of many sexual violence prevention programs that are in practice and provide an opportunity for a brief discussion of the development and evaluation of sexual violence prevention approaches. In this commentary, the authors focused on two considerations for an evolving field: the adherence to the principles of prevention and the use of rigorous evaluation methods to demonstrate effectiveness. The authors argue that the problem of sexual violence has created urgency for effective prevention programs and that scientific and prevention standards provide the best foundation to meet this need. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage Journals.