Adapting Adolescent Dating Violence Prevention Interventions to Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
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2022
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Health Promotion Practice
Abstract
Considering the increased risk of revictimization, adolescents who have experienced child sexual abuse (CSA) are
a priority subpopulation for the prevention of dating violence. Yet, intervention programs often focus on psychological symptomology associated with CSA; few tackle
issues specific to relational violence. Addressing the relational traumatization of adolescents with a history of CSA
is essential to prevent their revictimization. Given specific
CSA sequelae related to intimacy and engagement in
sexual behaviors, there is a need for tailoring interventions to boy and girl survivors. A case study of a group
intervention designed for adolescent girls with a history
of CSA was conducted. The context adaptation, based on
intervention mapping proposed by Bartholomew and colleagues, served as a theoretical framework. Four steps
were taken to ensure that the intervention addressed CSA
youth needs: (a) needs assessment, (b) analysis of the conceptual framework of the original program, (c) selection
of interventions and developing new interventions, and
(d) validation with a committee of practitioners. This
approach provided an understanding of risk factors and
intervention priorities using the problem logic model. The
original program was enhanced by adding four interventions addressing the prevention of dating violence. These
interventions were then validated by practitioners before
implementation in the setting. The approach underscores
the relevance of understanding the needs of the clientele
and of adopting a collaborative approach to ensure the
proposed interventions are relevant.
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Keywords
prevention, child sexual abuse, revictimization, International Resources, Canada, adolescent violence prevention
Citation
Brodeur, G., Fernet, M., Hébert, M., & Wekerle, C. (2022). Adapting Adolescent Dating Violence Prevention Interventions to Victims of Child Sexual Abuse. Health Promotion Practice, 15248399221083255.