Based on Research Conducted at OSLC

The aim of this project was to conduct a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Risk Reduction through Family Therapy (RRFT) for child sexual abuse victims reporting current substance abuse and experiencing trauma-related symptoms. RRFT was compared to treatment as usual on substance abuse and PTSD outcomes from pre-treatment through 18 months post-entry. […]

Project Overview

The aim of this project was to conduct a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Risk Reduction through Family Therapy (RRFT) for child sexual abuse victims reporting current substance abuse and experiencing trauma-related symptoms. RRFT was compared to treatment as usual on substance abuse and PTSD outcomes from pre-treatment through 18 months post-entry. Possible mechanisms of action (parenting practices and emotional reactivity) for RRFT were evaluated.

Year Project Began: 2014
Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Principal Investigator:

Formerly Affiliated Co-Investigators:

  • Ashli J. Sheidow, Ph.D.
  • Jason E. Chapman, Ph.D.