Dating Abuse, Dating Violence
Conditions
Keywords
dating abuse, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual assault, youth violence, underage alcohol use, alcohol use
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) study is a small scale test of the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a brief motivational interview-style intervention. The intervention took place in the pediatric emergency departments by a trained interventionist and will followed an intervention algorithm developed by a team of dating abuse and brief intervention experts. The research design is as follows: the investigators will randomize youth ages 12-19 years old to one of two groups: one group who receives the intervention (N=\ 18), and the other which does not (N=\ 18). The investigators compared changes in outcomes from baseline to 1-month follow-up for those in both groups. The investigators looked at outcomes including dating abuse-related knowledge, attitudes about the use of violence to resolve conflict, and dating abuse behavior (perpetration and/or victimization). Statement of study hypothesis: Youth who receive the intervention will show improvements in dating abuse-related knowledge, attitudes and behavior that are maintained for 1 month, while those in the comparison group will show no similar change.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALBrief, motivational interview and one booster session
This is a one session brief motivational interview-style intervention that follows a 9-step intervention algorithm. The intervention is delivered by a trained motivational interview interventionist. There is one booster call 10 days after the intervention/
Sponsors
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Boston University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 15-19 years old * English-speaking * Have used at least one form of physical or sexual aggression against a dating or sexual partner in the past three months
Exclusion criteria
* Patient's reason for ED visit is an acute mental health problem (e.g., suicidal ideation or attempt, severe anxiety attack) * Patient is a prisoner * Patient is determined to be potentially lethal * Patient attends batterer intervention classes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dating abuse perpetration | 1 month | Self-reported perpetration of dating abuse, including acts such as pushing, hitting, kicking and forcing partner to have sex. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed