Adolescent help-giving for friends experiencing dating violence

Saturday, October 10, 2009: 9:50 AM-11:10 AM
Grand Couteau (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Speaker:
Meghan O'Connor, MPH, LMSW, NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault


Presentation Format:
Scientific Program Report

Description:
Youth tend to disclose dating violence experiences to their peers, yet Little is known about the nature and frequency of adolescent help-giving behavior for dating violence. This research demonstrates that teens who are first responders to their peers' disclosures provide advice and assistance. Teens should be provided with tools and skills to support providing this assistance to their peers.