Promoting community action to prevent child sexual abuse
CE21-006 - Cultivating Communities for Change: Promoting Collective Action to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
['FUNDING_U01'] · MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10878661
This study is looking at a community program called the Public Will Campaign, which helps people understand how to prevent child sexual abuse by changing the way we think about it and encouraging everyone to work together to keep kids safe.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (EAST LANSING, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10878661 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a community-partnered initiative called the Public Will Campaign (PWC), which aims to prevent child sexual abuse (CSA) by addressing and correcting misperceptions about social norms related to CSA prevention. The campaign seeks to build strong community ties and improve attitudes and behaviors towards CSA through grassroots outreach and media engagement. By mobilizing community members and fostering a sense of collective efficacy, the PWC aims to create a supportive environment for bystander intervention and cultural change. The initiative includes community events and multimedia campaigns to enhance social capital and encourage active participation in CSA prevention efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include community members, parents, educators, and local organizations focused on child welfare and safety.
Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include individuals not residing in the targeted communities or those without a vested interest in child safety and prevention efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in child sexual abuse incidents and foster safer communities for future generations.
How similar studies have performed: Other community-based initiatives have shown success in similar approaches to public health and safety, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this campaign.
Where this research is happening
EAST LANSING, UNITED STATES
- MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY — EAST LANSING, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MCCAULEY, HEATHER L — MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MCCAULEY, HEATHER L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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