Teen Dating and Gender-Based Violence - Literature Review
Original report written by: Kerr, G., Stirling, A., Milne, A., Godman, N., Tam, A., Willson, E., Gurgis, J. & Battaglia, A. (2019).
Summary
This literature review was conducted as part of a project funded by the Public Health Agency to:
- Help prevent and address gender-based and teen dating violence and to promote healthy teen relationships in and through sport
- Assist sport coaches in recognizing, preventing and addressing gender-based and teen-dating violence and promoting healthy relationships in and through sport.
Dating and gender-based violence among adolescents are a significant public health concern given their prevalence and association with negative short- and long-term physical, mental and social functioning (Smith et al., 2018). With attention to experiences in diverse populations, the prevalence and consequences of teen dating and genderbased violence, the measurement of these phenomena, and the effectiveness of prevention and intervention strategies are explored.
The Coaching Association of Canada is currently being supported through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s investment Preventing Gender-based Violence: the Health Perspective. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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