A program to reduce school violence disparities among racial and ethnic minorities
Evaluation of Link for Equity: A Program to Reduce Racial/Ethnic School Violence Disparities
This study is looking at how a program called Link for Equity can help make schools safer for kids from different racial and ethnic backgrounds by providing support for students who have faced tough experiences, like unfair treatment at school, and training teachers to better understand and help these students.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10540740 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of a program called Link for Equity, which aims to address and reduce school violence among racial and ethnic minority children. It focuses on intervening in adverse childhood experiences, particularly racial discrimination in school discipline, which contributes to higher rates of violence in these communities. The program includes trauma-informed care and cultural humility training for teachers, as well as psychological support for affected students. By evaluating the effectiveness of this program, the research seeks to create a safer and more equitable school environment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences and school violence.
Not a fit: Children who do not experience racial discrimination or school violence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in school violence and improved educational experiences for minority children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally responsive interventions can effectively reduce disparities in school discipline and improve student outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryan, Andrew — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Ryan, Andrew
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.