A program to reduce youth violence and promote racial and gender justice
CE-22-005 Forging Hopeful Futures: A Racial and Gender-Justice Program to Reduce Youth Violence
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10830354
This study is testing a program called Forging Hopeful Futures, which helps young people from diverse backgrounds in tough neighborhoods learn skills to reduce violence and promote fairness, so they can build a brighter future together.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10830354 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating a youth empowerment intervention called Forging Hopeful Futures, aimed at reducing community violence and addressing racial and gender inequities. It targets racially and ethnically diverse youth, particularly those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods, who are disproportionately affected by violence. The program combines economic justice training with strategies to challenge rigid gender norms and discrimination, fostering a supportive environment for youth to thrive. By addressing the root causes of violence through an intersectional lens, the initiative seeks to create sustainable change in communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are racially and ethnically diverse youth living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence and economic disadvantage.
Not a fit: Youth who do not reside in areas affected by community violence or who do not identify with the targeted racial and ethnic groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in youth violence and improved social equity for marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other community-driven interventions addressing similar issues have shown promise in reducing violence and improving social outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CULYBA, ALISON J. — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: CULYBA, ALISON J.
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.