Table 1

Baseline sample characteristics

VariableComparison group (N=49)Intervention group
(N=61)
Age16.0 (1.6)16.0 (1.4)
Gender
 Male17 (34.7%)13 (21.3%)
 Female28 (57.1%)42 (68.9%)
 Other4 (8.2%)6 (9.8%)
Race
 African-American22 (44.9%)36 (59.0%)
 White/Caucasian19 (38.8%)13 (21.3%)
 Other8 (16.3%)12 (19.7%)
Public assistance28 (57.1%)37 (60.7%)
Self-efficacy for non-violence2.43 (0.92)2.49 (0.84)
Intention to avoid fighting (yes/no)32 (52.5%)28 (57.1%)
Non-partner severe aggression42 (68.9%)28 (57.1%)
Non-partner victimisation*32 (52.5%)18 (36.7%)
Partner/dating aggression8 (13.1%)5 (10.2%)
Partner/dating victimisation8 (13.1%)7 (14.3%)
Violence consequences1.75 (2.03)1.61 (2.01)
Depression12 (19.7%)9 (18.4%)
Anxiety16 (26.2%)12 (24.5%)
Substance Use Index1.64 (2.50)2.08 (2.69)
Substance use consequences16 (26.2%)15 (30.6%)
  • *P<0.05.