Encouraging Responses in Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention: What Program Effects Remain 1 Year Later?

In order to prevent sexual and relationship violence, some colleges and universities have implemented bystander training programs. These programs train students to diffuse risky situations, identify and challenge perpetrators, and assist victims. The effectiveness of these programs on the long-term behaviors of bystanders is unknown. In this study, researchers used an experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bringing in the Bystander in-person program.