A program to prevent youth violence by addressing racism and discrimination
Creating Peace: community-based youth violence prevention to address racism and discrimination
This study is looking at a program called 'Creating Peace' that helps young people prevent violence by talking about important topics like racism and discrimination through group sessions, and it's designed for youth who want to learn how to support each other and create a safer community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10551804 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a community-based program called 'Creating Peace' aimed at preventing youth violence by addressing issues of racism and discrimination. The program involves a series of 12 group sessions that last 3 hours each, conducted over 6 to 12 weeks. Participants will engage in activities that explore race, gender, sexual identity, and social class, helping them heal from trauma and build social connections. The approach focuses on challenging harmful gender norms and promoting positive bystander intervention to reduce violence among youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are racial and ethnic minority youth living in urban environments who are at risk of experiencing or perpetrating violence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as minority youth or who are not in environments where youth violence is prevalent may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce youth violence and improve the overall well-being of minority youth in affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with community-based interventions that address social determinants of health, making this approach promising yet innovative.
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.