Troubled teens turned peer coaches: a new approach to school discipline
NCT ID NCT07515742
First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether middle-school students who have received disciplinary referrals can benefit from being trained as peer coaches. The Peer Coach Training (PCT) program is a strengths-based behavioral intervention that teaches skills for helping peers. Researchers will compare these students to those receiving standard school services, measuring changes in behavior, emotional symptoms, and school engagement. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce disruptive behavior and empower youth in a positive way.
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University of Southern California
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Peer Coach Training (PCT) – a strengths-based behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer schools a new way to help at-risk youth by turning them into positive peer leaders.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 150 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may be modest or short-lived.
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