Preventing re-offending in adult men who have committed child sexual abuse
Official title: Mobilizing evidence into tertiary prevention of child sexual abuse: A pilot study
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10756922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program to help adult men who have committed child sexual abuse change their behavior and reduce the chances of re-offending, with the goal of making communities safer and supporting victims.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | January 9, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $196,058 |
| NIH project number | 5R21HD108731-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10756922 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adult men who have previously committed acts of child sexual abuse and are seeking intervention to prevent future offenses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not committed child sexual abuse or those who are not adult males may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a new intervention aimed at reducing the likelihood of re-offending among adult men who have committed child sexual abuse. The study will gather evidence on the effectiveness of this tertiary prevention program, which has been designed with input from experts in the field. Participants will be involved in a pilot program that aims to address the underlying issues contributing to their behavior, ultimately seeking to improve public safety and support for victims.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies that reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance community safety.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been limited studies on this topic, previous research has shown mixed results, indicating that this approach may offer new insights into effective prevention strategies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miner, Michael H — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Miner, Michael H
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.