TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Use of social network analysis to identify popular opinion leaders for a youth-led sexual violence prevention initiative
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Edwards, Katie M.
A1  - Banyard, Victoria L.
A1  - Waterman, Emily A.
A1  - Hopfauf, Skyler L.
A1  - Shin, Hee-Sung
A1  - Simon, Briana
A1  - Valente, Thomas W.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - In the current article, we describe an innovative sexual violence (SV) prevention initiative that used social network analysis to identify youth and adult popular opinion leaders who were subsequently trained in best practices in SV prevention (e.g., bystander intervention) at a kickoff event (i.e., camp) of the initiative. We provide information on recruitment strategies, participation rates and how those rates varied by some demographic factors, reasons for nonattendance, the initial impact of the camp, and lessons learned. Despite challenges with youth and adult engagement, this innovative approach has the potential to transform the way we approach SV prevention among youth.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801221994907
ID  - ref1
ER  -