California tests community approach to stop sexual violence before it starts

NCT ID NCT05206994

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Prevention Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a program called Close to Home that brings communities together to prevent sexual violence. Researchers will compare 9 communities using the program with 9 that are not, tracking about 1,000 people aged 14-24. The goal is to see if strengthening community connections and changing social norms can reduce harassment, dating violence, and assault.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Close to Home community mobilization program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective way for communities to prevent sexual violence before it happens.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study without results yet. The program may not reduce violence as hoped, and findings from 18 communities may not apply everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Jay Silverman

San Diego, California, 92093, United States

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