A community program to prevent violence in Arkansas
Official title: The HVIP+ Community Model: A Community Violence Prevention Program in a Southern State
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-10812074 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help people in Arkansas who have been affected by violence by providing them with healthcare services like physical therapy and mental health support, especially in areas where gun violence is a big problem.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,420,789 |
| NIH project number | 1UG3MD019172-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10812074 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include survivors of violent assaults and individuals living in communities with high rates of violence in Central Arkansas.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of Arkansas or those not affected by community violence may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to implement a community violence prevention program in Arkansas, focusing on areas with high rates of firearm homicides. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will collaborate with local agencies to provide comprehensive healthcare services to survivors of violent assaults, including physical therapy and behavioral health support. The program will extend beyond Little Rock to reach rural populations in Central Arkansas, utilizing both in-person and telemedicine approaches to ensure accessibility. By engaging community partners, the initiative seeks to create a sustainable model for reducing violence and improving health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce community violence and improve healthcare access for survivors in Arkansas.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community violence intervention programs in other regions have shown promise in reducing violence and improving health outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lovelady, Nakita — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Lovelady, Nakita
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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.