# The Healthy Effects of MeToo Schools: A Qualitative Analysis of Six Schools Implementing the Zero Violence Brave Club

## TL;DR

This study examines how six schools implementing the Zero Violence Brave Club reduce bullying and improve children's health through evidence-based prevention programs.

## Contribution

The study provides qualitative insights into the implementation and positive effects of the Zero Violence Brave Club in diverse school settings.

## Key findings

- Schools using the Zero Violence Brave Club prevent violence and strengthen child protection.
- The program enhances children's health and well-being by fostering a safe school environment.
- Evidence-based interventions align with the MeToo Schools movement's goals of zero tolerance for violence.

## Abstract

Background/Objectives: Child protection from any form of physical or mental abuse or mistreatment is a fundamental right. The scientific literature supports that evidence-based interventions, such as the “Zero Violence Brave Club”, contribute to reducing school bullying by promoting a culture of zero tolerance for violence in diverse educational contexts, regardless of socioeconomic or cultural characteristics. This research aims to analyze how the prevention model, supported by evidence-based interventions with social impacts, is implemented in six schools and to evaluate its impact on child protection and its positive effects on children’s health. This study focuses on schools that adopt a clear stance against violence and implement prevention measures aligned with evidence-based guidelines, such as those established by the recent MeToo Schools movement. Methods: To achieve this, fieldwork was conducted, including in-depth interviews with 13 educational community members. Results: The findings show that the studied schools applying SESI-based interventions prevent violence, strengthen child protection, and enhance the health and well-being of children. Conclusions: This research highlights the importance of implementing evidence-based programs such as the Zero Violence Brave Club (ZVBC), contributing not only to the prevention of violence but also to the improvement of students’ health and well-being, offering schools a tool to position themselves as a safe space for children.