Dads take the lead: new program aims to stop child abuse before it starts
NCT ID NCT06075446
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 fathers who did not take the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ACT Raising Safe Kids program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could give fathers practical skills to reduce child abuse and improve family relationships.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The program may not work for all families.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Georgia State University School of Public Health
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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