Culturally Smart Relationships for Addressing Racism
(CSR Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests if training mentors in cultural awareness and social justice can improve their interactions with low-income youth of color, leading to better outcomes for these youth.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Bernadette Sanchez, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Illinois at Chicago
David L DuBois, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Illinois at Chicago
Carla Herrera, PhD
Principal Investigator
Herrera Consulting Group, LLC
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This study is for low-income youth of color aged 10-16 eligible for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and their parents who can engage in English or Spanish. It's also for mentors accepted into this mentoring program. Those not fitting these criteria are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Mentors receive cultural humility and social justice training and support, while control group receives regular training
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in mentor-youth interactions and youth outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Culturally Smart Relationships
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Illinois at Chicago
Lead Sponsor
William T. Grant Foundation
Collaborator
Herrera Consulting Group, LLC
Collaborator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Collaborator