The Bystander Approach: Strengths-Based Sexual Assault Prevention With At-Risk Groups

This article by Sarah McMahon defines bystander intervention as a promising approach for at-risk youth in regards to sexual violence. The study was conducted specifically with student-athletes to determine their willingness to intervene as bystanders in situations involving sexual violence. The researchers found that the most significant factor in their willingness to intervene was the closeness of the team bond. These results suggest that many student-athletes are willing to serve as active bystanders and provide positive intentions to intervene in sexual violence.

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