This opportunity funds investigator-initiated research to rigorously evaluate programs and policies for primary prevention of child sexual abuse and problematic sexual behavior among youth under 18. Priority areas include prevention efforts in digital environments, combating commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking online, and organizational policies in youth-serving settings such as community centers and juvenile care facilities. The goal is to strengthen the evidence base for effective prevention strategies.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and special district governments; school districts; higher education institutions; Native American tribal governments and organizations; nonprofits; for-profit organizations; small businesses; and others as specified in the NOFO.
