The Fourth R Interim Evaluation Report: Impact of a Comprehensive School-Based Prevention Program: Changes in Adolescents’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour Related to Violence, Sexual Behaviour and Substance Use (September 2005) by David A. Wolfe, Claire Crooks, Debbie Chiodo, Ray Hughes of the CAMH Centre for Prevention Science & Peter Jaffe of the Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children

This preliminary evaluation of The Fourth R comprehensive school program is based on a randomized controlled trial with 20 schools in the Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario Canada.

"The Fourth R is a consortium of researchers and professionals dedicated to promoting healthy adolescent relationships and reducing risk behaviours. We develop and evaluate programs, resources and training materials for educators and other front-line professionals who work with youth. In particular, we work with schools to promote the neglected R (for relationships) and help build this Fourth R in school climates. Fourth R initiatives use best practice approaches to target multiple forms of violence, including bullying, dating violence, peer violence, and group violence. By building healthy school environments we provide opportunities to engage students in developing healthy relationships and decision-making to provide a solid foundation for their learning experience. Increasing youth relationship skills and targeting risk behaviour with a harm reduction approach empowers adolescents to make healthier decisions about relationships, substance use and sexual behaviour."

• The Fourth R Interim Evaluation Report
• Executive Summary

• Teen Dating Violence: Information and Resources (June 2004)
• Teen Dating Violence: A Review of Risk Factors and Prevention Efforts by Maura O'Keefe (April 2005)
• Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by David A. Wolfe and Peter G. Jaffe (January 2003)