Safe Bars training to prevent sexual violence in bars and nightclubs
Official title: Rigorous Evaluation of Training in Alcohol-Serving Venues for Sexual Violence Prevention
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11421115 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded program will test whether Safe Bars bystander training for venue staff reduces sexual violence in alcohol-serving venues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2025 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $499,999 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CE003755-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11421115 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are adults working in or frequenting alcohol-serving venues where SV occurs.
✕Less likely to help
Venues or individuals not engaged with alcohol-serving environments may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests Safe Bars active bystander training in bars and nightclubs to see if it lowers instances of sexual violence among staff and patrons. It uses venue-level changes to policies and norms along with staff training delivered through venues in multiple states. The study relies on real-world venues and participants, with rigorous evaluation designed to show whether the training improves safety in these environments over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, venues may become safer places, reducing sexual violence for patrons and staff.
How similar studies have gone: Previous trainings show promise, but rigorous SV outcome data in real-world venues is limited; this study adds rigorous evaluation.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kan, Marni L — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Kan, Marni L
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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.