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Reviewed: August 2nd, 2011
Sexual Violence Prevention Curricula: Bystanders
Title: Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Playbook for College Males, MVP Playbook for High School Males, MVP Playbook for High School Females
Description: The MVP Model was created by Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sport in Society and Jackson Katz. Approaches youth as potential bystanders, not victims or perpetrators, to sexual violence, bullying, and harassment. Playbooks use scenarios in order to build bystander response skills. Official training of trainers is available. Originally designed to engage student-athletes and student leaders to use their social influence over peers however can be used to engage a wide range of youth. This program is evidence-based and has shown increased bystander skills. The high school curricula can be adapted for use with middle school students; especially when using high school peers to facilitate.
Target Audience: College males, High school males, High school females
Availability: Order Playbooks and Trainer’s Guides for College Males for $20. High School Males and Females for $35. Or $50 for complete set of six (High School & College). Available in the WCSAP Library.
Topics: Bystanders; Boys & Men; Bullying; Girls & Women
Title: MOST (Men of Strength) Clubs
Description: Youth development program created by Men Can Stop Rape. Mobilizes young men to prevent sexual and dating violence. MOST Clubs provide a safe space for young men to connect with male peers and mentors, redefine masculinity, and build capacity of young men to create healthier communities. Utilizes a 22-week curriculum and a variety of social media projects to engage young men and the community. Identified as a promising practice by the CDC. Evaluation results have shown a positive change in knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors; as well as increased bystander skills in young men.
Target Audience: Middle and high school males.
Availability: Must apply for consideration to start a MOST Club. Approximate start-up cost for a site is $12,500.
Topics: Boys & Men; Bystanders
Title: The Red Flag Campaign (2010)
Description: Public awareness campaign created by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. Encourages bystanders to intervene when they witness peers in dating or sexual violence situations. The posters address emotional abuse, jealousy, victim-blaming, isolation, sexual assault, sexual coercion, and stalking. Posters represent diversity of racial/ethnic backgrounds and both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Planning Guide includes tips to launch the campaign, discussion group guides, and sample press releases.
Target Audience: College students
Availability: Purchase the campaign package of posters, Planning Guide, and flags for $850.
Topics: Bystanders; Healthy Relationships
Title: Expect Respect
Description: Program created by Safe Place in Austin, TX. Offers activities across the spectrum of prevention: Safe Teens youth leadership development curriculum, a school-wide prevention strategies guide, and a schoolbased support group curriculum. The youth leadership and school-wide components offer a chance to work across the social-ecological model on the primary prevention of violence, bullying, and harassment. Identified as a promising practice by the CDC.
Target Audience: Middle and high school students. Engages entire school community as well.
Availability: Can preview the Manual overview and table of contents online. Entire program (four books and CD) costs $160. Available in the WCSAP Library.
Topics: Bystanders; Bullying; Sexual Harassment; Healthy Relationships
Title: Steps to Respect
Description: Bullying prevention program created by the Committee for Children. This 11-lesson curriculum is divided into three age appropriate programs, ranging from grade 3 to 6. Students learn skills to develop healthy friendships, conflict resolution, assertive communication, anti-bullying, and bystander strategies. This is an evidence-based curriculum and has had promising results in reducing bullying through a variety of studies.
Target Audience: Elementary school students.
Availability: The complete school program contains the lesson plans, videos, and posters for $750. Can preview lessons online for free. Available in the WCSAP Library.
Topics: Bullying; Technology; Bystanders
