Using a matched cluster randomized control design, the proposed study will evaluate a child sexual abuse (CSA) primary prevention strategy, Circles of Safety®. League leadership, staff, and coaches within youth sports will be focal participants. Outcomes include CSA among youth athletes served, protective and inappropriate behaviors from coaches \& league leaders, as well as knowledge of and perceived ability to identify and address CSA and resource-seeking behavior.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,500
The Circles of Safety program is a child sexual abuse (CSA) primary prevention program that provides direct education to organization leaders and adults who interact with youth, tailored website content for organizations that serve youth, and helpline services for all individuals affected by CSA including not only victims and their families but also individuals who think they may have or will sexually abuse a child.
Center for Violence Prevention Research
Gainesville, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGRates of disclosed child sexual abuse
Time frame: This will be measured at baseline and T2 (baseline + 90 days)
Rates of potentially harmful sexual behaviors from coaches and staff
Time frame: This will be measured at baseline and T2 (baseline + 90 days)
Staff and coaches' knowledge of CSA
Time frame: This will be measured at baseline and T2 (baseline + 90 days)
Staff and coaches perceived self-efficacy in identifying CSA
Time frame: This will be measured at baseline and T2 (baseline + 90 days)
Rates of preventive behaviors among staff and coaches
Time frame: This will be measured at baseline and T2 (baseline + 90 days)
Program reach
Time frame: Measured through study completion, an average 1 year
implementation consistency
Time frame: Measured through study completion, an average 1 year
mechanisms of intervention success
Time frame: Measured through study completion, an average 1 year
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