Bystander Intervention Training that Goes Beyond Sexual Violence Prevention

Authors

  • Muhsin Michael Orsini, EdD
  • Jeffrey J. Milroy, DrPH
  • J. Bridget Bernick, MPH
  • Susan Bruce, MEd
  • Jessica Gonzalez, MPH
  • Becky Bell, MA
  • David L. Wyrick, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2019.35

Keywords:

Bystander Intervention, College Student-athletes, Prevention

Abstract

This study evaluates the Step UP! Bystander Intervention Program and explores whether training that addresses numerous problematic situations is warranted for both collegiate student-athletes and non-athletes. Data were collected from 731 students who participated in 49 trainings. Significantly more student-athletes compared to non-athletes reported witnessing 4 of the 5problem behaviors. Participation significantly improved knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy to use bystander intervention behaviors among collegiate student-athletes and non-athletes. The findings support addressing a variety of problem behaviors to promote safety and well-being of college students and suggest student-athletes should be targeted for enhanced programming.

Published

2020-11-12

How to Cite

Orsini, M. M., Milroy, J. J., Bernick, J. B., Bruce, S., Gonzalez, J., Bell, B., & Wyrick, D. L. (2020). Bystander Intervention Training that Goes Beyond Sexual Violence Prevention. American Journal of Health Studies, 34(2). https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2019.35