A community program to reduce violence among youth in urban areas
CE22-013 A community-centered collective efficacy intervention for prevention of community violence
This study is looking at a program that brings neighbors together to talk about building a safer and stronger community for kids and teens, with the hope that by working together, they can help reduce violence in their neighborhoods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10830362 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a community-centered intervention aimed at reducing violence in urban neighborhoods, particularly among adolescents. By engaging community members in discussions about thriving and resilience, the program seeks to foster collective efficacy and empower neighborhoods to take action against violence. The approach involves a cluster-randomized controlled trial to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention. Participants will be involved in creating supportive environments for children and youth, which is expected to lead to a decrease in community violence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents living in urban neighborhoods with high rates of violence exposure.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in urban areas or who are not adolescents may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer communities and improved life outcomes for adolescents exposed to violence.
How similar studies have performed: Other community-centered interventions have shown promise in reducing violence, suggesting that this approach may be effective as well.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Elizabeth — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Miller, Elizabeth
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.