The Healthy effects of MeToo schools

Background/Objectives: Child protection from any form of physical or mental abuse or mistreatment is a fundamental right. The scientific literature supports that evidence-based interventions, such as the "Zero Violence Brave Club", contribute to reducing school bullying by promoting a cult...

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Autores: Galar, Aitor|||0009-0009-9858-123X, Cañaveras, Paula|||0000-0002-9554-8188, Pulido, Cristina|||0000-0001-8630-7529, López de Aguileta, Ane|||0000-0001-9402-6890, López de Aguileta, Garazi|||0000-0001-7571-3556, Flecha, Ramón|||0000-0001-7230-516X
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:312353
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/312353
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.3390/healthcare13070739
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:MeToo schools
Zero violence brave club
Prevention
Child protection
Health
Children's well-being
ECIs
Evidence-based interventions
Social impact
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Sumario:Background/Objectives: Child protection from any form of physical or mental abuse or mistreatment is a fundamental right. The scientific literature supports that evidence-based interventions, such as the "Zero Violence Brave Club", contribute to reducing school bullying by promoting a culture of zero tolerance for violence in diverse educational contexts, regardless of socioeconomic or cultural characteristics. This research aims to analyze how the prevention model, supported by evidence-based interventions with social impacts, is implemented in six schools and to evaluate its impact on child protection and its positive effects on children's health. This study focuses on schools that adopt a clear stance against violence and implement prevention measures aligned with evidence-based guidelines, such as those established by the recent MeToo Schools movement. Methods: To achieve this, fieldwork was conducted, including in-depth interviews with 13 educational community members. Results: The findings show that the studied schools applying SESI-based interventions prevent violence, strengthen child protection, and enhance the health and well-being of children. Conclusions: This research highlights the importance of implementing evidence-based programs such as the Zero Violence Brave Club (ZVBC), contributing not only to the prevention of violence but also to the improvement of students' health and well-being, offering schools a tool to position themselves as a safe space for children.