Preventing repeated child sexual abuse

Never Again: Advancing the Prevention of Recurrent Child Sexual Abuse

['FUNDING_R01'] · TEMPLE UNIV OF THE COMMONWEALTH · NIH-11044513

This study is looking for better ways to stop child sexual abuse from happening again by figuring out what causes it and working with local groups to create helpful prevention plans for child welfare systems.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorTEMPLE UNIV OF THE COMMONWEALTH (nih funded)
Locations1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11044513 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to develop new strategies to prevent recurrent child sexual abuse (CSA) by understanding its causes and creating effective prevention models within child welfare systems. The project will utilize a mixed methods approach, combining data science and qualitative research to analyze cases of CSA from 2013 to 2021. By collaborating with local child advocacy centers and human services, the research team will create a comprehensive dataset to inform prevention efforts and integrate insights from various stakeholders involved in child welfare.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 who have been identified as at risk for recurrent child sexual abuse.

Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or who have not experienced any form of child sexual abuse may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of recurrent child sexual abuse, improving the safety and wellbeing of children.

How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on child sexual abuse prevention, this specific approach focusing on recurrent cases and integrating multiple systems is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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