Creating guidelines to help communities implement firearm safety laws
Official title: RFA-CE-22-004, Developing and evaluating an extreme risk protection order implementation protocol with impacted communities
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10836970 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating helpful guidelines to keep guns away from people who might hurt themselves or others, especially in communities that face a lot of gun violence, by listening to their needs and building trust between the police and the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $642,958 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003430-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10836970 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in communities with high rates of firearm violence who may be at risk of harm or who have family members at risk.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in areas affected by high rates of firearm violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing effective guidelines for implementing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) to prevent firearm access for individuals at high risk of violence. By engaging with communities that experience high rates of firearm violence, the project aims to create a protocol that addresses the unique needs and concerns of these communities. The methodology includes community-based participatory research, which ensures that the voices of impacted individuals are heard and integrated into the implementation process. The goal is to foster better relationships between law enforcement and communities while ensuring the safety of individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in firearm-related homicides and suicides by providing communities with effective tools to manage firearm access for high-risk individuals.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of developing community-specific guidelines for ERPO implementation is relatively novel, similar community-based participatory research has shown promise in addressing public health issues.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Frattaroli, Shannon — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Frattaroli, Shannon
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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.