Preventing repeated child sexual abuse
Official title: Never Again: Advancing the Prevention of Recurrent Child Sexual Abuse
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11044513 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $524,780 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD114586-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11044513 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 who have been identified as at risk for recurrent child sexual abuse.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 11 years or who have not experienced any form of child sexual abuse may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kobulsky, Julia — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Kobulsky, Julia
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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.