GlobalConsent: preventing sexual violence among university men
Official title: SCALE: Strategies for Implementing GlobalConsent to Prevent Sexual Violence in University Men
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11550861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program called GlobalConsent, adapted for university men, will be tested in Vietnam to see how best to implement it so it reduces sexual violence and increases helpful bystander behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $233,554 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH133259-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11550861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are first-year male university students at participating Vietnamese medical universities.
✕Less likely to help
Students not enrolled in the participating universities or those who do not receive the GlobalConsent program may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds on a proven program that reduced sexually violent behavior and boosted prosocial bystander actions among university men in the US. It will compare two ways of rolling out GlobalConsent at six medical universities in Vietnam to see which approach works best in real-world settings. Researchers will measure how well the program is implemented, what helps or hinders adoption, and whether it is cost-effective. The study involves first-year male students and uses randomized assignment of campuses to different implementation strategies. Findings could guide broader, scalable prevention efforts to protect young women from sexual violence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce sexual violence on campuses and improve bystander responses, benefiting students and university communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous real-world implementation studies showed reductions in violent behavior and increased prosocial actions with a similar program in the US.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yount, Kathryn M — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Yount, Kathryn M
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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.