Comprehensive child sexual abuse prevention in rural elementary schools
Official title: CE25-026 - Evaluating Comprehensive Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Initiatives: A Cluster Randomized Trial of Rural Elementary Schools
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11422022 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large classroom- and school-wide program in rural elementary schools tests how a multi-layered approach can reduce child sexual abuse and harmful youth sexual behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2025 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CE003836-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422022 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students and school staff in participating rural districts and communities.
✕Less likely to help
Students or staff in non-participating districts or with limited access to program components may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a comprehensive prevention package in rural schools using a cluster randomized design to see if changes in school policies, staff practices, and student education reduce risk and protect children. It builds on existing ROAR and Stop-Go-Tell programs and adds organizational and community components to strengthen protection and well-being. The study will involve school districts, administrators, teachers, students, and caregivers over several academic years. Results will help families and schools understand which elements work best to prevent abuse and related behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce the incidence of CSA and harmful behaviors, creating safer school environments for children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous program implementations show promise, but this study provides a rigorous, large-scale evaluation in a rural setting.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Silovsky, Jane Frances — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Silovsky, Jane Frances
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.