Pushing the Boundaries of Education: Evaluating the Impact of Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum with Psychosocial and Non-Cognitive Measures

• NCJ Number: 240418
• Journal: Child & Youth Services Volume: 33 Issue: 1 Dated: January - March 2012 Pages: 46-69
• Author(s): William P. Neace; Marco A. Munoz
• Date Published: March 2012
• Length: 24 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article discusses the Second Step violence prevention curriculum.

Abstract

The Second Step violence prevention curriculum was implemented in a large urban school district as part of a comprehensive 3-year initiative to impact students at-risk for violence and substance abuse. An outcome evaluation was conducted to assess the intervention's effectiveness on students' attitudes and on behaviors important for accountability. Results indicated improvements in students' prosocial attitudes and behaviors that were consistent across two large cohorts of students. Implications for theory and future research are discussed. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.