Online Program

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Bystander intervention as a promising practice


Monday, November 2, 2015 : 10:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

Jessy Lyons, M.A., Green Dot, etc., Inc., Alexandria, VA

This presentation will highlight evidence based programs available to combat sexual assault. It will also explore the Green Dot etc curriculum which is informed by concepts and lessons learned from bodies of research and theory across disciplines including: violence against women, diffusion of innovation, public health, social networking, psychology, communications, bystander dynamics, perpetration and marketing/advertising.

Learning Areas:

Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs

Learning Objectives:
Discuss evidence-based and promising practices in campus violence prevention as well as elements of effective prevention strategies.

Keyword(s): Sexual Assault, College Students

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Jessy Lyons is Associate Director of Green Dot, etc., Inc. Jessy holds a Master of Arts in Gender Studies from the University of Louisville. She specializes in training, curriculum development, and bridging theory to practice in violence prevention strategies. Prior to joining the Green Dot, etc. team, she worked at the community level developing prevention strategy, training professionals, and consulting with community organizations toward measurable reductions in partner, sexual, and stalking violence.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.