Optimizing violence prevention programs: an examination of program effectiveness among urban high school students.

摘要: BACKGROUND: While demand for youth violence prevention programs increases, the ability of school-day schedule to accommodate their time requirements has diminished. Viable school-based must strike a balance between brevity and effectiveness. This article reports results from an effectiveness trial 12-session curriculum-based universal program that promotes healthy conflict resolution skills among urban adolescents. METHODS: Using review record data multisite quasi-experimental study design, we examined New York City-based entitled Violence Prevention project (VPP) optimized meet school needs. We analyzed survey 1112 9th- 10th-grade students in 13 City public high schools across 4 consecutive years. Both participants nonparticipants were surveyed. RESULTS: Review indicated was implemented with acceptable fidelity core component structure, participant responsiveness model high. Multilevel modeling VPP participation protective academic self-concept promoted skills. CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicate semester-long needs typical can be effective at promoting