CHAMP Center: Causal Data Science to Prevent Child Maltreatment
Official title: The Center on Causal Data Science for Child Maltreatment Prevention (the CHAMP Center)
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11404959 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large, team-based effort uses advanced data science to understand what causes different kinds of child maltreatment so that better prevention approaches can be developed for kids 0-11 and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,540,114 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD112027-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404959 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-11 and their caregivers who are at risk of maltreatment or in the care of child protection services may benefit from the insights and improved interventions generated by this project.
✕Less likely to help
The research itself does not enroll patients in a traditional trial, so direct clinical benefits to individual children may not occur during the grant period.
What this research studies
The CHAMP Center applies cutting-edge analytical methods to big data sets to uncover the complex factors that lead to maltreatment and its varied outcomes in children. By integrating diverse data sources and causal models, the program aims to identify where interventions could most effectively prevent harm. The center brings together experts from pediatrics, psychology, data science, and public health to translate findings into more targeted, evidence-based prevention strategies for at-risk families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could guide more effective prevention programs that reduce maltreatment exposure and improve long-term health and safety for children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that understanding etiologies through data-driven causal methods can inform prevention approaches, though large-scale causal prevention insights are still developing.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saxe, Glenn N — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Saxe, Glenn N
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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.