Can a classroom program teach teens to stop sexual violence before it starts?

NCT ID NCT06830278

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: Universidade do Porto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new school program called SUN (Stand Up Now Against Sexual Violence) for high school students in Portugal. The program uses group discussions and skill-building exercises to teach teens about consent, empathy, and how to safely step in when they see a risky situation. Researchers will compare students who take the program with those who don't, measuring changes in attitudes, beliefs, and actual bystander behaviors. If successful, the program could become a model for preventing sexual violence in schools.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Stand Up Now Against Sexual Violence (SUN) Program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could give schools an effective tool to reduce sexual violence among teens by teaching them how to safely intervene.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial in Portugal, so results may not apply everywhere. The program relies on self-reported attitudes and behaviors, which may not reflect real-world change.

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

SEXUAL VIOLENCE

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Locations

Four different schools in Porto and Aveiro districts

Porto, Portugal

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