Talking about risk after abuse or neglect
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study helps caregivers and teens talk about risky behaviors after an experience of abuse or neglect. It aims to see if a special conversation program can help teens make safer choices.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a parent or guardian of a teen who has had contact with Rhode Island's child welfare system
- Your teen is between 12 and 15 years old
- Your teen speaks English and can read at a 4th-grade level
- Your teen has had an indicated report of abuse or neglect within the past year and is still involved with child welfare
- You speak English or Spanish
- You do not have developmental delays, and your teen does not either
- Your teen has not had a sibling already in this program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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