Evaluation of the green dot bystanding intervention program in Kentucky high schools

Cook-Craig, Patricia G.

Friday, March 30, 2012: 1:25 PM-2:45 PM

Pacific H (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)

Speaker:
Patricia G. Cook-Craig, PhD, University of Kentucky

Authors:
Ann Coker, PhD, MPH, University of Kentucky
Emily R. Clear, MPH, CHES, University of Kentucky
Corrine M. Williams, ScD, University of Kentucky
Bonnie S. Fisher, PhD, University of Cincinnati

Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:

Outline a research-based conceptual model that promotes the adoption of violence prevention bystanding behaviors
Examine methodological challenges to testing diffusion of the Green Dot strategy

Description:
The conceptual model and evaluation methodology for the Green Dot program, a comprehensive evaluation of a bystander intervention training program will be presented. The evaluation of this program includes three major components designed to measure behavior change, rates of violence in schools, and diffusion of bystanding behaviors across peer networks. Challenges and recommended solutions to gaining access to schools, collecting longitudinal data across 26 schools, and assessing fidelity to the curriculum and conceptual model will be presented.