Evaluating a program to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Minnesota
CE22-003 - A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of the Not a Number Program to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and Youth in Minnesota
This study is testing a program called Not a Number that helps protect kids and teens in Minnesota from being exploited, and it's designed for youth-serving organizations to learn how to better support at-risk youth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Hampshire NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11120823 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research evaluates the Not a Number (NAN) program, which aims to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth in Minnesota. The program is delivered through a train-the-trainer model to at-risk youth and is being assessed for its effectiveness using a rigorous cluster randomized controlled trial methodology. The study will involve collaboration with 24 youth-serving agencies and will utilize a Community Based Participatory Research approach to gather insights from the community on prevention strategies. The research will be conducted over five years, focusing on refining methodologies and implementing the evaluation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth in Minnesota who are at risk of commercial sexual exploitation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk of commercial sexual exploitation may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of commercial sexual exploitation among youth in Minnesota.
How similar studies have performed: While the Not a Number program is evidence-supported, this specific evaluation is novel and has not been previously tested.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- University of New Hampshire — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Lisa M — University of New Hampshire
- Study coordinator: Jones, Lisa M
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 below.