Which is an example of an evidence-based TDV prevention program referenced in curriculum integration?

• A. Embed healthy relationship lessons across subjects
• B. Teach media literacy
• C. Train students in bystander skills
• D. Use established programs (e.g., Safe Dates)

Answer: (D)

The main idea being tested is choosing a school-ready, evidence-backed program that can be woven into the existing curriculum to prevent teen dating violence. Using an established program means there are research evaluations showing it can reduce dating violence and change relevant attitudes and skills, and it comes with ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and teacher guides that fit into standard courses.

Safe Dates is the best example here because it’s purpose-built for schools and has been evaluated in studies demonstrating positive effects on reducing dating violence and improving students’ knowledge and skills. It provides a structured, classroom-ready sequence of lessons, activities, and assessments that teachers can integrate into health or social-emotional learning curricula, making implementation more consistent and scalable than ad hoc strategies.

The other options describe valuable approaches—embedding relationship lessons, teaching media literacy, and building bystander skills—but they’re not themselves packaged, evidence-proven programs with a formal curriculum and evaluation data. They’re important components or techniques, whereas Safe Dates represents the comprehensive, evidence-based program most aligned with curriculum integration.