Review of bystander approaches in support of preventing violence against women

Powell, Anastasia

Review of bystander approaches in support of preventing violence against women Anastasia Powell - Carlton, Vic.: Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 2011 - electronic document (71 p.): PDF format

This review focuses on bystander action in relation to preventing violence against women. It outlines the theories relating to bystander behaviour and examines a range of programs that are designed to increase prosocial bystander action. The review also sets out principles for effective practice in this area, with a particular focus on the potential role of bystanders to influence peer cultures and social norms. [from the website]. The review can be downloaded via the website link provided. See also the subsequent report: More than ready which surveyed bystander attitudes in Victoria, Australia.


978-1-921822-18-6


VicHealth (Victorian Health Promotion Foundation)


LITERATURE REVIEWS
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
PREVENTION


AUSTRALIA
VICTORIA