A community-centered approach to preventing youth violence.
CE21-005 - Center for Youth Equity (CYE) at Tulane University: A Community-Centered Approach to Youth Violence Prevention
['FUNDING_U01'] · TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA · NIH-10840751
This study is all about creating a center to help prevent youth violence, especially in African American communities, by understanding its causes and working together with young people and local groups to find better ways to keep kids safe from gun violence.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10840751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a Prevention Research Center dedicated to addressing youth violence, particularly in African American communities. It aims to understand the root causes of youth violence, which are deeply intertwined with historical and current structural racism. The project emphasizes community involvement, leveraging the insights of youth and local organizations to develop effective prevention strategies. By fostering a collaborative environment, the center seeks to create comprehensive harm reduction approaches to mitigate gun violence among young people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include youth and community members from African American backgrounds who are affected by or involved in youth violence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the targeted communities or who are not impacted by youth violence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in youth violence and improved safety in communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other community-centered approaches to violence prevention have shown promise, indicating that this method could be effective.
Where this research is happening
NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES
- TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA — NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THEALL, KATHERINE P — TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
- Study coordinator: THEALL, KATHERINE P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.