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Abstract
Increasing attention has recently been paid to the development of prevention programs
designed to actively engage bystanders in prevention efforts to reduce the risk of
sexual and dating violence; yet, few evaluations have been conducted. Our proposed
plan to rigorously evaluate a randomized intervention trial of the Green Dot bystander
program as it is implemented in high schools across Kentucky is presented. We highlight
the value of measuring violence victimization and perpetration outcomes, capturing
actual and observed student bystander behaviors, and testing the diffusion of Green
Dot training through students' social networks.