Psychological problems are still evident in cases as long as 15 years after the assault. Although few prevention initiatives in this area have been evaluated, the following programs represent strategies which have promise for rape prevention. A program of peer facilitated groups among men help men recognize their role in sexual assault prevention. The STOP IT NOW Program, currently operating in Vermont, provides a number of preventive services including an anonymous help-line number which provides information to abusers before they act on thoughts of child sexual abuse. A home-based program utilizing visiting nurses to instruct parents on child development and care with a focus on preventing child abuse and other forms of family violence which may act as a primary prevention for the children as they mature since early sexual experience is a risk factor for perpetration.
Preliminary evaluation suggests the program reduces the perpetration of dating sexual violence.
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