During this one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, Avanti Adhia and Nikki Van Wagner will provide a thorough background on the public health impacts of sexual violence among adolescents. Avanti is an Assistant Professor at UW who focuses her research on preventing interpersonal violence, while Nikki is a Program Consultant with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). After providing context for the impacts of sexual violence among adolescents, Avanti and Nikki will then explore new research from a pilot study on prevention strategies conducted at middle schools in Washington state. They’ll conclude by examining the challenges that school-based prevention efforts often encounter.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the burden and health consequences of sexual violence among adolescents.
- Explore evidence-informed approaches to sexual violence prevention.
- Describe the need for school-based prevention efforts to reduce sexual violence.
- Discuss challenges and recommendations for conducting school-based prevention programs and research.
Intended Audiences
Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
Presenters
Avanti Adhia, ScD
Assistant Professor, University of Washington
Nikki Van Wagner, MA
Program Consultant - Sexual Violence Prevention, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Discussion Questions
- What is your organization’s role in preventing sexual violence? What is your role? Describe the actions you’ve taken in your work or practice that help you be an authentic adult ally to young people.
- What messages about sexual violence did you receive in school as an adolescent, including perceived norms, attitudes, beliefs, education and resources? From whom did these messages come? Were they subtle or overt? Positive or negative? How might these be similar to or different from the messages young people are exposed to today?
- How can schools play a role in responding to and ultimately preventing sexual violence among adolescents? What is important for relationship-building with schools and young people?
Resources
- Slides | Slide handout
- CDC’s STOP SV: A Technical Package to Prevent Sexual Violence
- CDC Sexual Violence Overview
- Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
- OSPI Sexual Violence Prevention
- National Sexual Assault Hotline
- National Sexual Violence Prevention Center
- love is respect. A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline that offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships
Continuing Education Credits
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.
