Evaluating policies to improve economic security and reduce firearm violence among Black youth
Official title: RFA-CE23-005 Evaluating Economic Security Policies to Prevent Firearm-Related Violence and Injuries among Black Youth
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10895958 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how better economic support, like higher wages and tax credits, can help keep Black youth and young adults safe from gun violence, and it aims to understand their experiences to see how these changes can make a difference.
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 start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $595,135 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003604-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895958 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black youth and young adults who are at risk of experiencing firearm violence due to economic disenfranchisement.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or who are not in the age range of youth and young adults may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how economic security policies can help prevent firearm-related violence and injuries among Black youth and young adults. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the study will first gather quantitative data to assess the effectiveness of policies like minimum wage increases and tax credits, followed by qualitative data to provide deeper insights into the experiences of those affected. The goal is to understand how improving economic opportunities can reduce the risk of firearm violence in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective policies that significantly reduce firearm violence and improve the safety and well-being of Black youth.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting economic security policies as a prevention strategy for firearm violence among Black youth, similar approaches have shown promise in addressing public health issues related to violence.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Woods-Jaeger, Briana — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Woods-Jaeger, Briana
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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.