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Pushing the Boundaries of Education: Evaluating the Impact of Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum with Psychosocial and Non-Cognitive Measures

NCJ Number
240418
Journal
Child & Youth Services Volume: 33 Issue: 1 Dated: January - March 2012 Pages: 46-69
Author(s)
William P. Neace; Marco A. Munoz
Date Published
March 2012
Length
24 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the Second Step violence prevention curriculum.
Abstract
The Second Step violence prevention curriculum was implemented in a large urban school district as part of a comprehensive 3-year initiative to impact students at-risk for violence and substance abuse. An outcome evaluation was conducted to assess the intervention's effectiveness on students' attitudes and on behaviors important for accountability. Results indicated improvements in students' prosocial attitudes and behaviors that were consistent across two large cohorts of students. Implications for theory and future research are discussed. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.