Evaluating programs to prevent sexual violence.
Official title: RFA-CE-20-001, Evaluating Practice-based Programs, Policies, and Practices from CDCs Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program: Expanding the Evidence to Prevent Sexual Violence - 2020
Funded at University of Texas Arlington · NIH-10905974 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at different programs from the CDC that help prevent sexual violence to find out which ones work best, so that communities can have better resources and support to keep everyone safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Arlington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $561,999 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CE003535-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10905974 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and communities affected by or at risk of sexual violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by or at risk of sexual violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates various programs and policies implemented by the CDC aimed at preventing sexual violence. It focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of these practice-based initiatives to expand the evidence base for successful prevention strategies. By analyzing data and outcomes from these programs, the research aims to identify best practices that can be adopted more widely. Patients and communities may benefit from improved prevention measures and resources as a result of this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for preventing sexual violence, ultimately enhancing community safety and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in evaluating public health programs aimed at violence prevention, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kernsmith, Poco — University of Texas Arlington
- Study coordinator: Kernsmith, Poco
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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.