A study from 2011 estimates that 18% of girls and 8% of boys worldwide have experienced sexual abuse. This constitutes a major public health problem. Health providers, in many cases, are the first line of response for victims of sexual violence. It is cru

Adolescence is a time of great physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. As adolescents begin to establish independence, the enforcement of social norms, including gender norms, becomes particularly poignant. This study presents information

This open-access article aims to identify effective approaches to prevent adolescent intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) as well as to identify critical knowledge gaps. Those measures that were found effective, such as parenting and c