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.
Given the significant rates and deleterious consequences of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), identifying effective primary prevention approaches is a clear priority.
Due to high rates of childhood sexual abuse, teachers who are equipped with knowledge on childhood sexual abuse prevention, which includes recognizing warning signs and responding effectively to suspicions of abuse, can help protect children.
Life experiences relating to mobility and deployment may intersect with mainstream school cultures and affect the progress of military students. How K–12 teachers of military students construe and negotiate these intersections has not yet been substantively considered.
Educators from elementary schools near large military installations participated in focus groups and interviews and completed questionnaires regarding the knowledge, skills, and dispositions teachers perceive as being critical for supporting military students’ academic and social development.
This study examined the various ways adults engage and support youth in connected learning settings, which are focused on supporting youth in their interests or passions.
Youth programs are designed to support youth development; however, not much is known about youth's own perspectives of what adult behaviors are most supportive.