An Evaluation of the Violence is Preventable (VIP) Program

Services for Students: Key Findings:
VIP Groups
Through participation in group interventions, children indicated positive growth
throughout the group in the way that they get along with other children, their listening
skills, solving problems without the use of physical aggression, and adult support.
All children indicated positive learning in the group and enjoyed being in the group.
Children and youth had varying levels of expectations for the group prior to the
commencement, however self-reports indicate growth in all areas examined, including:
social skills, help-seeking, school attendance, self-esteem, connectedness to others and
understanding of how violence can impact the lives of people.
From pre- to post- group, an increase in group engagement was observed.
All children and youth reported high levels of positive gains in learning and feeling
listened to by others.
All children and youth felt that other students would benefit from being in a VIP group.
VIP Presentations
For student presentations, youth reported high levels of learning regarding the signs of
violence and abuse, the understanding that everyone deserves to feel safe and the
availability of resources to help victims.
Students strongly agreed that the information that they learned in the presentations was
important for them to know that that all students should have an opportunity to
participate in a VIP presentation.
Youth reported a greater understanding of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships.
Incorporate more games and activities into presentations.
Consider having two session presentations in order to have more time for discussion
and activities.
Examine ways to incorporate more use of updated videos.
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