Evaluating policies to prevent child sexual abuse
Evaluation of the effects of child sexual abuse prevention policies on adult perpetrated child sexual abuse
This study is looking at how well certain laws and school programs help prevent child sexual abuse by teaching kids and adults about recognizing and reporting it, and it’s for anyone interested in making our communities safer for children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Prevent Child Abuse America NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11121719 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of state policies aimed at preventing child sexual abuse (CSA) perpetrated by adults. It focuses on evaluating school-based education laws and other relevant policies that teach both adults and children about recognizing and reporting CSA. By forming partnerships with researchers and policy experts, the project aims to assess whether these policies lead to a decrease in CSA incidents at the population level. The research will catalog existing policies and rigorously analyze their impact over the course of four years.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include policymakers, educators, and community leaders involved in child welfare and education.
Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include individuals who are not involved in child protection or education sectors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention policies that significantly reduce the incidence of child sexual abuse.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in increasing knowledge and skills related to CSA prevention through educational programs, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Prevent Child Abuse America — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klika, Jeffry Bart — Prevent Child Abuse America
- Study coordinator: Klika, Jeffry Bart
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.