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Can a teacher workshop end school violence? a zambian trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07773961

Prevention Sponsor: Tobias Hecker, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a teacher training program called ICC-T can reduce violence against children in Zambian primary schools. The program teaches non-violent discipline and supportive teacher-student interactions. About 700 participants, including teachers and students, will be involved. The goal is to see if the training lowers teachers' use of emotional and physical violence and improves children's safety.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Interaction Competencies with Children - for Teachers (ICC-T), a 5.5-day training workshop for teachers
What this could lead to
If effective, this training could be scaled up to reduce violence against children in schools across Zambia and similar settings, improving child well-being.
What could go wrong
The trial is in a specific context, and results may not generalize. Previous studies showed promise, but effectiveness in Zambia remains unproven.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 700 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Schools: * public primary school (state owned schools, guided by Zambian education policy) * at least 35 students in the selected grade (3th school grade). o if it has less than 35 students in a grade, then it will be combined with nearby selected public primary school which must be within 15 km from the respective and an equal number from each school cluster will be selected to participate in the study. * at least 8 but no more than 50 employed teachers. o in case of less than 25 teachers, the selected school will form a school cluster together with another near-by (i.e., within 15 km) public primary school. All participants: • Written informed consent (if underaged by parents (written) \& minors themselves (orally) Students: * being enrolled in third school grade of public primary school. * being of age between 8 and 13 years. Teachers: * being employed at an eligible school. * being open to participate in the intervention during school holidays. Facilitators: * Ideally people holding a BA degree in psychology, social work, social sciences * Interest in the work with children * Being open minded and motivated * Balance of gender in the team of enumerators Exclusion Criteria: Schools: • Schools participating in the sponsorship program of Save the Children will be excluded. Students: • severe mental disabilities that make it impossible to follow the interview questions. Teachers: • acute intoxication of alcohol, drugs or any other substance which make it impossible to follow the interview questions.

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Violence by teachers

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  • Field Office Petauke - Save the Children Zambia

    RECRUITING

    Petauke, Eastern Province, Zambia

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