Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Comparison of two violence prevention curricula for middle school adolescents
Other Titles:	Journal of adolescent health
Authors:	Treiber, Frank DuRant, Robert H Getts, Alan
Keywords:	Prevention
Categories:	Prevention
Year:	1996
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Citation:	19 (2), August 1996
Notes:	Compared the effectiveness of the "Violence Prevention Curriculum for Adolescents" and the "Conflict Resolution: A curriculum for youth providers" within two middle schools in San Francisco. Each US school was randomly assigned to one of the curricula. Each was presented to students during 10 x 50-minute sessions over a period of five weeks. Information provision, role-playing, videotaping and discussion about ways to deal with anger and choices for conflict resolution were part of the format. Pre- and post-test questionnaires were administered to the students. Results indicated that the conflict resolution programme was more effective as it gave more opportunities for skills building and practice of non-violent conflict resolution strategies. Both were effective in increasing students' knowledge about risk factors, but no significant change was evident in attitudes about violence. Data indicated a decrease in frequency of abuse and that girls were more likely to choose appropriate conflict resolution methods. The authors support the use of social cognitive approaches to school-based violence prevention programmes. Concludes that it is necessary to convey information but vital to also develop skills.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13955
ISSN:	1054-139X
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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