A program to prevent youth violence by addressing community health and legal needs.
Official title: CHAMP-V + LAW: A program to prevent youth violence by addressing upstream structural determinants through community health worker and civil legal aid interventions
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-11172274 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help reduce youth violence in Chicago, especially for kids of color, by connecting families with important services and support to improve their lives and safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $626,874 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD019652-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11172274 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 years living in high-violence neighborhoods in Chicago, particularly those from marginalized communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the targeted high-violence areas or who are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to prevent youth violence in Chicago, particularly among children of color, by addressing the social, economic, and health factors that contribute to violence. It involves community health workers who connect families with essential services and legal aid to tackle structural inequities. The program evaluates the effectiveness of these combined interventions in reducing violence exposure and improving overall youth well-being. By focusing on upstream determinants, the research seeks to create a sustainable impact on community safety and health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce youth violence and improve the overall health and well-being of children in affected communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using community health workers and legal assistance to address social determinants of health, indicating that this approach has potential for effective outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Volerman, Anna — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Volerman, Anna
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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.