Evaluating housing policies to reduce community violence
Official title: Exploring the Effectiveness of Housing Policy as a Structural Intervention to Reduce Community Violence: An Evaluation of Choice Neighborhoods and Source of Income Anti-Discrimination Laws
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10993951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how certain housing policies, like programs that improve struggling neighborhoods and laws that protect renters from discrimination, can help reduce violence among young people in those communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $397,402 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CE003644-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993951 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in communities affected by high levels of violence and those who may benefit from improved housing policies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in areas with stable housing and low levels of community violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how specific housing policies can influence community violence, particularly among youth and young adults. It focuses on two key policies: the Choice Neighborhoods program, which aims to revitalize neighborhoods with historical disinvestment, and source-of-income anti-discrimination laws that protect tenants from discrimination based on their income sources. By examining these policies, the research aims to understand their potential to reduce violence by addressing underlying social and structural inequalities. The study will analyze the effectiveness of these interventions in creating safer communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved housing policies that significantly reduce community violence and enhance safety for youth and young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing structural factors like housing can lead to reductions in community violence, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kagawa, Rose — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Kagawa, Rose
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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.