CHILD ABUSE

This study tests a program called REAL Fathers in Uganda, where respected community men mentor young fathers (ages 16-25) on positive parenting, conflict resolution, and family planning. Over 4,700 participants are involved. The goal is to see if this approach reduces intimate pa…

This study tests a 9-month mentoring program for 8th and 9th graders who have experienced child abuse or neglect and are involved with child welfare. The program pairs teens with graduate student mentors who help them set goals in relationships, education, activities, career, and…

This study tests whether two behavioral programs—one during pregnancy and one in early childhood—can prevent child maltreatment and reduce the effects of intimate partner violence. About 600 pregnant women exposed to violence will be randomly assigned to receive one or both progr…

This study looks at whether a 9-week program called ACT Raising Safe Kids helps fathers reduce child abuse and family conflict. About 500 male caregivers with children ages 1 to 10 will take part. They will complete surveys over time, and researchers will compare their results to…

This study tests whether a special training program can improve nurses' ability to recognize signs of child abuse and neglect. About 120 nurses working in children's clinics will be randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers will then measure their awareness us…

This study follows 343 first-time parents and their babies for up to 19 years to see if regular home visits by trained staff improve child development, parenting, and family well-being. Families are randomly assigned to receive the home visiting program or not. Researchers will t…