A systematic review of primary prevention programs for intimate partner violence (IPV) was conducted. Inclusion criteria for studies included publication in a peer-reviewed journal, a representative, community, or clinical sample, written in English, and conducted in the United States. A total of 24 articles were included. All studies included some kind of intervention, such as knowledge and/or behavioral, to change outcomes in IPV perpetration and/or victimization. Of the 24 studies, 16 used experimental designs, with the majority focused on adolescent samples (n = 14). The majority of studies used a group modality. Several prevention programs were adapted for specific subgroups (i.e., refugees) with promising outcomes for preventing IPV. While the majority of research reviewed suggests some reduction in IPV, the field still yields mixed results. Research does point toward the importance of adapting or creating prevention programs specifically for marginalized or vulnerable subgroups. Comparisons to a prior review highlight developments in this body of research over the past 10 years. Recommendations for intervention and policy with future directions for IPV research are discussed.

• Cannon, Clare E. B., Cameron Leahy, Fred Buttell, & Reggie Ferreira. 2025. “Assessing primary prevention programs for intimate partner violence:  A review of contemporary approaches.” Partner Abuse. DOI: 10.1891/PA-2024-0051