GlobalConsent program to reduce sexual violence by university men
SCALE: Strategies for Implementing GlobalConsent to Prevent Sexual Violence in University Men
This project compares two ways of delivering GlobalConsent to first-year male university students to reduce sexual violence and increase bystander action.
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 ID | NIH-11411597 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I'm a university student worried about safety, this project brings a six-part GlobalConsent program to first-year male students at six medical universities across North, Central, and South Vietnam. The universities will be randomly assigned to use either lower-intensity (standard) or higher-intensity support strategies to implement the program. Researchers will track how well the program is delivered, how it changes men's sexually violent behavior and bystander responses, and the costs of each approach. The goal is to find the most practical way to scale a program that previously lowered sexually violent behavior in a trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: First-year male students enrolled at the participating medical universities in North, Central, or South Vietnam are the intended participants for program delivery.
Not a fit: People who are not first-year male students at the participating Vietnamese universities, including survivors seeking services, will not directly receive the intervention or immediate benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower rates of sexual violence and increase bystander intervention on university campuses, improving safety for students.
How similar studies have performed: A prior randomized trial of GlobalConsent at two universities in North Vietnam reduced men's sexually violent behavior and increased pro-social bystander behavior, supporting the program's promise.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yount, Kathryn M — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Yount, Kathryn 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.