Safe Dates History

The first evaluation of the SAfe Dates Program began in 1994 and was published in 1998. The study included 14 eight-grade through ninth-grade participants and demonstrated promising results. since then, the program has been tested through multiple studies, including randomized controlled trials.

STOP IPV Program History

Developed by the Institute for Safe Families and the Lutheran Settlement House's Bilingual Domestic Violence Program, the program aims to support universal education by pediatric healthcare providers to help families experiencing IPV and minimize adverse effects on children exposed to it.

Key Components

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Helping teens develop psychological flexibility and acceptance of difficult emotions, reducing the likelihood of violent behavior

Skills Training

Teaching teens skills for building and maintaing healthy relationships, such as communication , conflict resolution, and boundary setting.

Supportive Relationships

Promoting supportive relationships between teens, their families, and their communities.

Bystander Intervention & Screenings

Teaching teens how to safely intervene when they withness abusive behavior.

Screenings may be conducted in various settings, such as:

Healthcare facilities

Emergency departments

Community health centers

Social service agencies

Courts

The screenings may involve:

Questionnaires: Standardized tools to assess the risk of IPV

Interviews: Trained professionals conduct interviews to identify potential IPV cases

Risk assessments: Evaluating the level of danger or risk faced by the individual