NCT07526142 · Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc
Evaluation of Circles of Safety
What this study is about
Using a matched cluster randomly assigned 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.
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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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Circles of Safety
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.
Primary outcome measures
Rates 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)
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Participants must be a youth sports leader or coach.
- Participants must be an English speaker.
- Participants must be able to provide consent for themselves.
Exclusion criteria
- Children are not included as direct participants in this study.
- Anyone who is not able to provide consent because they are a non-English speaker or have cognitive impairment.
Where
- Gainesville, Florida
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Apr 13, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations