Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships to Implement and Evaluate Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention Programs for Boys and Men

Although male-focused sexual and relationship violence (SRV) prevention programs are widely promulgated, limited guidance concerning how programs should be implemented for rigorous evaluation exists. To help develop evidence for such guidance, this paper reports on 20 interviews with leaders at youth-serving community-based organizations (CBOs) and educational institutions, which are sites for male-focused SRV prevention programs. This study examined: (1) how programs can be designed to engage male participants; and (2) how youth-serving CBOs and educational institutions can partner with researchers for evaluations. Findings underscore the importance of attending to the unique needs of program participants, their parents/guardians, and host organizations.

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This paper reports on 20 interviews with leaders at youth-serving community-based organizations and educational institutions to provide limited guidance for implementing male-focused SRV prevention programs and conducting rigorous evaluations. The study examined how to engage male participants and how organizations can partner with researchers for evaluations. Findings highlight the importance of addressing the unique needs of program participants, their parents/guardians, and host organizations.