Dating Violence Prevention Programming: Directions for Future Intervention

• NCJ Number: 239844
• Journal: Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 17 Issue: 4 Dated: July/August 2012 Pages: 289-296
• Author(s): Ryan C. Shorey; Heather Zucosky; Hope Brasfield; Jeniimarie Febres; Tara L. Cornelius; Chelsea Sage; Gregory L. Stuart
• Date Published: August 2012
• Length: 8 pages
• Grant Number(s): K244AA019707
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Health and Human Services
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research); Literature Review
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article suggests new avenues of investigation for dating violence perpetration prevention programs among college students.

Abstract

Dating violence among college students is a widespread and destructive problem. The field of dating violence has seen a substantial rise in research over the past several years, which has improved ones understanding of factors that increase risk for perpetration. Unfortunately, there has been less attention paid to dating violence prevention programming, and existing programs have been marred with methodological weaknesses and a lack of demonstrated effectiveness in reducing aggression. In hopes of sparking new research on dating violence prevention programs, the current review examines possible new avenues for dating violence prevention programming among college students. The authors discuss clinical interventions that have shown to be effective in reducing a number of problematic behaviors, including motivational interventions, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and bystander interventions, and how they could be applied to dating violence prevention. The authors also discuss methodological issues to consider when implementing dating violence prevention programs. (Published Abstract)