Economic policies to reduce gun violence among Black youth
RFA-CE23-005 Evaluating Economic Security Policies to Prevent Firearm-Related Violence and Injuries among Black Youth
This project looks at whether policies like higher minimum wages, bigger tax credits, and stronger safety-net programs help lower gun violence and injuries for Black youth and young adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11090315 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project combines large-scale data analysis with community voices to understand how economic policies affect gun violence among Black youth. Researchers will use quasi-experimental methods to compare places and times with different policies (minimum wage, Earned Income Tax Credit, TANF, SNAP) to see whether rates of firearm injury and violence change. After the quantitative work, the team will use community-based participatory methods and interviews with Black youth, families, and local leaders to explain and add context to the numbers. Together the approaches aim to link policy changes to real-life experiences in affected communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants include Black youth and young adults, family members, and community stakeholders in neighborhoods affected by firearm violence and economic insecurity who can share their experiences.
Not a fit: People who are not Black youth or young adults, or who live outside the communities or policy contexts studied, may not see direct benefits from this specific work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide policy decisions that reduce firearm injuries and improve safety and economic opportunity for Black youth and young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Some prior research links stronger economic supports to lower violence and better health, but using these specific policies to prevent firearm injuries among Black youth is less well tested and needs more evidence.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Woods-Jaeger, Briana — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Woods-Jaeger, Briana
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.