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DOI: 10.1177/1077801206295125
Creating Lasting Attitude and Behavior Change in Fraternity Members and Male Student AthletesThe Qualitative Impact of an Empathy-Based Rape Prevention ProgramCollege of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Charlottesville Fraternity members and male student athletes responded to open-ended questions assessing the impact of an empathy-based rape prevention program. All participants reported either lasting attitude or behavior changes; most reported both. Participants reported increased understanding of how rape might feel and attributed this change to seeing a videotape describing a male-on-male rape situation. Participants refrained from telling jokes about rape and reported feeling more effective when helping survivors seeking assistance. These behavior changes were attributed to the videotape and to a section of the program encouraging participants to confront rape jokes and challenge sexist behaviors.
Key Words: men prevention rape
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