Message:
The researcher is ultimately responsible for ensuring the ethical conduct
of research involving human subjects.
Implication:
Juvenile justice researchers must have the necessary education, training,
skills, and experience to assume the responsibilities of human subjects
research. The qualifications of the researcher must match the complexity
of the research design.
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The responsibilities of the researcher are to:
- Ensure that all members of the research team are qualified to conduct the
study and are trained in research methods and human subjects protection
ethics and regulations.
- Protect the rights and welfare of all human research participants.
- Provide an IRB with adequate information for Board review.
- Comply with all Federal, state, and local human subject protection regulations;
the Common Rule for the Department of Justice, Title 28, Part
46, of the Code of Federal Regulations and Title 28 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 22 (28 CFR22) Confidentiality of Identifiable
Research and Statistical Information.
- Ensure that the confidentiality of identifiable private information of all
youth is maintained when secondary data files are utilized for
research; submit Privacy Certificate and Information Transfer
Agreement.
- Ensure that all subject selection is equitable, and that no individual or
group is overburdened by the risks involved in participating in
research without potential benefit from participation.
- Ensure that legal requirements for informed consent by potential research
subjects will be met.
- Comply with all IRB approval decisions, conditions, and guidelines as established
by the Common Rule for the Department of Justice, Title 28, Part
46, of the Code of Federal Regulations and Title 28 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 22 (28 CFR22) Confidentiality of Identifiable
Research and Statistical Information.
- Conduct the study according to IRB-approved procedures.
- Provide a copy of an IRB-approved consent form to each research participant.
- Maintain records of all informed consent processes and documents.
- Promptly report to the IRB all proposed changes to previously approved
research activities prior to their implementation.
- Promptly provide research participants with information about any changes
in the study that may affect a participant’s willingness
to continue.
- Promptly report to the IRB all injuries or unanticipated problems involving
risks to participants or other individuals.
- Report all serious or continuing noncompliance with Federal regulations or
IRB requirements.
- Report progress of IRB-approved research at least every twelve months.
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