Implementation of empowerment self-defense programming in a university counseling center: An effective sexual violence prevention delivery model.

Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) is a sexual violence prevention approach backed by rigorous empirical research, yet its availability on college campuses is limited. This manuscript evaluates the feasibility and efficacy of an ESD program embedded within a university counseling center. Participants completed an 8-session ESD intervention and group counseling program.

Cancer-Peer Connection in the Context of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: A Qualitative Exploration.

This qualitative study examined experiences and attitudes related to cancer-peer interactions among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. Twenty-six survivors, aged 16-24 years who were diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 14 and 18, completed one-on-one semistructured interviews as part of a larger study. Interviews were coded and analyzed using an iterative consensus and data-driven approach.