Experimental study to improve use of research for protecting children
Official title: Experimental Study of a Model to Support Research Evidence Use for Protecting Children
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-11396988 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide study tests a theory-based approach to help decision-makers use scientific evidence to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $688,581 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD116152-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11396988 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a patient population; focuses on decision-makers and public records to protect children.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is not the focus of this grant.
What this research studies
This project tests how a structured program called the Research-to-Public Collaboration (RPC) can help state decision-makers access, understand, and apply CAN research in public services. It uses a state-level randomized design across 30 states to see if RPC improves the use of evidence in policies and records that affect children. The study builds partnerships between researchers and public officials, provides capacity-building, and measures changes in evidence use and decision-making. If successful, it could make it easier for communities to adopt proven CAN prevention practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the RPC model could lead to more informed, evidence-based decisions that reduce child abuse and improve child welfare.
How similar studies have gone: Previous experimental work suggests the RPC can increase usability of evidence and improve decision-maker use of research in public records.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scott, Jennifer Taylor — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Scott, Jennifer Taylor
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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.