READY to Stand Curriculum for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The overall goal of the five-year project is to conduct both a process and rigorous outcome evaluation of The Set Me Free Project (SMFP)'s READY to Stand (RTS)© curriculum with an eye toward widespread dissemination to other U.S. communities, if deemed effective. Broadly, the investigators seek to determine the effect participation has on students: reductions in commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) perpetration (the primary outcome); reductions in CSEC victimization, teen dating violence (TDV), and sexual violence victimization and perpetration; as well as increases in bystander intervention in CSEC situations compared to participants in the control condition (secondary outcomes).
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
How is the READY to Stand Curriculum different from other treatments for preventing child sexual abuse?
The READY to Stand Curriculum by The Set Me Free Project is unique because it focuses on a comprehensive educational approach to prevent child sexual abuse, unlike other programs that may focus solely on knowledge retention or specific skills. It aims to empower children with knowledge and strategies to recognize and respond to inappropriate situations, potentially offering a more holistic prevention strategy.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the READY to Stand Curriculum for preventing child sexual abuse?
The effectiveness of similar educational programs, like the 'I am Learning to Protect Myself with Mika' and the MBF Child Safety Matters® curriculum, shows promise in increasing children's knowledge of personal safety and inappropriate touching recognition, suggesting that the READY to Stand Curriculum may also be effective in preventing child sexual abuse.35678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Rochelle Dalla, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lorey Wheeler, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Katie Edwards, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals who may be at risk of commercial sexual exploitation, specifically children. The goal is to evaluate if the READY to Stand curriculum can help prevent such exploitation and related issues like teen dating violence.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Implementation of the READY to Stand© curriculum, consisting of six 45-minute modules for students and training for school personnel
Follow-up
Participants complete follow-up surveys to assess outcomes such as reductions in CSEC perpetration and victimization, and increases in bystander intervention
Evaluation
Post-program implementation of key informant and stakeholder interviews to assess program impact and variations in implementation
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- The Set Me Free Project's (SMFP) READY to Stand (RTS)© Curriculum
The Set Me Free Project's (SMFP) READY to Stand (RTS)© Curriculum is already approved in United States for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Lead Sponsor