Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials investigating the efficacy of prevention programs for physical and sexual teen dating violence.

• A total of 18 trials including 22,781 adolescents were included.

• A significant reduction in overall physical and sexual violence was recorded in correlation with the implementation of interventions targeting dating violence among adolescents.

• However, there was a significant reduction for physical violence only, when examined as separate outcomes.

• Overall findings support the effectiveness of prevention programs in lowering physical dating violence among adolescents.

• There was unclear evidence on sexual violence outcomes highlighting the necessity for further research studies.