The Empreinte program: Assessing the impact of sexual violence training for secondary school staff
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of sexual violence training intended for Quebec secondary school staff. The study is based on a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test methodology including a comparison group and a stimulus measure. The participants, i.e., 79 school staff recruited from 13 schools across various administrative regions of Quebec, participated in the assessment by completing questionnaires. The results indicate that the training under the Empreinte program was associated with an increase in knowledge; prejudice-free attitudes toward sexual violence; and self-efficacy in the short term. The study suggests that this new training is a promising avenue for equipping school staff to respond to the issue of sexual violence.