Talking for Change: Preventing child sexual abuse before it happens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program called 'Talking for Change' to help people who are worried they might sexually harm a child. It offers group therapy and support to reduce that risk.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are male
- You have concerns about your risk of sexually harming a child
- You can participate in group therapy (no severe intellectual disability, active psychosis, or substance use that would prevent it)
- Your concerns are not better explained by OCD or other non-risk factors
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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