Evaluating how state policies can prevent violence against children
Official title: RFA-CE-24-034: Evaluating the Effects of Ecosystems of State Policy Strategies on Preventing Multiple Forms of Violence Against Children
Funded at Prevent Child Abuse America · NIH-10993462 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different state programs, like tax breaks and paid family leave, can help stop violence against children and improve their safety, so families can thrive in a healthier environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Prevent Child Abuse America NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,991 |
| NIH project number | 1U01CE003658-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993462 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children and families living in states implementing or considering these economic support policies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include those living in states without these policies or those not affected by violence.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of various state-level economic support policies, such as tax credits and paid family leave, in preventing violence against children, including child maltreatment and intimate partner violence. By analyzing the impact of these policies, the research aims to enhance the economic and social environment to reduce violence against children. The approach involves a comprehensive public health strategy that considers the conditions and contexts influencing violence, utilizing evidence-based methods to assess policy effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved policies that significantly reduce violence against children and enhance their safety and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using similar economic support policies to reduce violence, indicating a promising approach for this investigation.
Where this research is happening
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Prevent Child Abuse America
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thibodeau, Eric L — Prevent Child Abuse America
- Study coordinator: Thibodeau, Eric L
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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.