Can supportive laws shield LGBTQ+ youth from violence?

NCT ID NCT07729644

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study investigates whether state-level laws that support or restrict sexual and gender minority (SGM) rights influence the risk of sexual and intimate partner violence among SGM youth ages 13–18 in the U.S. Researchers will analyze existing survey data and conduct interviews with about 30 youth to understand how legal environments and social climates affect safety and well-being.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If the findings show that supportive laws lower violence risk, this could guide policymakers in creating safer environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all states or youth groups.

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

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) SEXUAL VIOLENCE STATE-LEVEL SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY POLICIES

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Locations

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, California, 94710-1754, United States

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