Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct: The Development of an Intervention Program at Oberlin

Jolie De Feis, Oberlin College

Location

Science Center, A142

Document Type

Presentation

Start Date

4-24-2015 4:00 PM

End Date

4-24-2015 5:30 PM

Abstract

This study evaluated preliminary efficacy of the Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct (PRSM) Bystander Intervention Training, a two-hour, peer-facilitated, group-based program that educates students about bystander intervention and obtaining consent for sexual activity. PRSM integrates information on risky alcohol use included in evidence-based interventions for heavy drinking in college students. Surveys are distributed before and after the training to evaluate participants’ endorsements of rape myths, willingness, ability and readiness to intervene, and attitudes on alcohol. Findings provide preliminary support for the efficacy of the program. Research on the efficacy of PRSM is ongoing.

Notes

Session 3, Panel 20 - Crafting Community: Studies of Art and Intervention
Moderator: Wendy Kozol, Professor of Comparative American Studies

Copresented with Jolie De Feis and Sarah MacFadden.

Major

Psychology

Advisor(s)

Stephan Mayer, Psychology

Project Mentor(s)

Meghan Morean, Psychology

April 2015

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Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct: The Development of an Intervention Program at Oberlin

Science Center, A142

This study evaluated preliminary efficacy of the Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct (PRSM) Bystander Intervention Training, a two-hour, peer-facilitated, group-based program that educates students about bystander intervention and obtaining consent for sexual activity. PRSM integrates information on risky alcohol use included in evidence-based interventions for heavy drinking in college students. Surveys are distributed before and after the training to evaluate participants’ endorsements of rape myths, willingness, ability and readiness to intervene, and attitudes on alcohol. Findings provide preliminary support for the efficacy of the program. Research on the efficacy of PRSM is ongoing.