New school program trains teens to step in and stop sexual violence

This study is testing a new school program designed to prevent sexual violence among high school students. The program, called SUN, teaches students how to be active bystanders—equipping them with skills to safely intervene or report when they see situations that could lead to sexual violence. Researchers are comparing students who go through the program with those who do not, to see if it changes attitudes, increases empathy, and leads to more protective behaviors.