Programs and policies to prevent child sexual abuse
CE22-003 - Rigorously Evaluating Programs and Policies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) - 2022
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11536893
This project compares programs and policies meant to prevent child sexual abuse and protect children and families.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11536893 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you're a parent, caregiver, or work with children, this project compares different prevention programs and policy approaches aimed at stopping child sexual abuse. Researchers will partner with schools, community programs, and other organizations to observe how these programs are delivered and how they affect children's safety and wellbeing. They may collect surveys, interviews, and administrative records to track changes in knowledge, behaviors, reports of abuse, and access to supports. The aim is to identify which approaches work best and are feasible for communities to adopt.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants include children, parents and caregivers, school and community program staff, and communities where prevention programs or policies are being implemented.
Not a fit: People who are not part of the participating communities or programs, or those seeking immediate clinical treatment after abuse, may not receive direct benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could reduce child sexual abuse and improve protections and support systems for children and families.
How similar studies have performed: Some school-based and parent-focused prevention programs have shown promise, but large-scale, rigorous comparisons of policies and programs remain limited.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EDWARDS, KATIE M — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: EDWARDS, KATIE 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.