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Review of bystander approaches in support of preventing violence against women Anastasia Powell

By: Powell, Anastasia.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Carlton, Vic.: Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 2011Description: electronic document (71 p.): PDF format.ISBN: 978-1-921822-18-6.Subject(s): VicHealth (Victorian Health Promotion Foundation) | LITERATURE REVIEWS | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | PREVENTION | AUSTRALIA | VICTORIAOnline resources: Access the website Summary: 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.
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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.