Estimating how different crisis-response models affect community violence
Official title: CE25-021 - Estimating the impact of alternative crisis response models on community violence
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11422023 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests how non-police, community-led response models can reduce violence in communities and lessen harm to young people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| 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 30, 2025 |
| Project end | September 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $499,811 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003770-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422023 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are youth and young adults aged 10-34 in communities implementing or considering CCSMs (co-response, alternative response, or community violence interventions).
✕Less likely to help
People in areas without CCSMs or without planned changes to crisis response may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
The grant focuses on comparing how different community-centered safety approaches work when crises occur in the community, especially for youth and young adults of color. Researchers will examine how co-response, alternative response, and direct community interventions may prevent violence and limit escalations linked to police involvement. The study will use real-world data from cities that have tried these models and look at outcomes like violence incidents, arrests, and community safety perceptions. The goal is to identify which approaches best reduce harm while improving trust between communities and responders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities could adopt more effective, less harmful crisis-response models that protect youth and improve safety.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work since CCSMs has shown promise in reducing escalation and improving safety, but results vary by model and community.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Bennett — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Allen, Bennett
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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.