Examining how access to social services affects violence against children
Official title: CE23-003 - A multi-level examination of social safety net accessibility as a modifiable structural condition contributing to violence against children
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10899404 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how easy it is for families in low-income communities to get help from social services and whether that can reduce violence against children, so we can find better ways to keep kids safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $149,956 |
| NIH project number | 5K01CE003548-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899404 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children living in low-income neighborhoods who may be at risk of experiencing violence.
✕Less likely to help
Children living in affluent areas or those who do not face barriers to accessing social services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the link between the accessibility of social safety net services and the incidence of violence against children, particularly in communities affected by poverty. By analyzing population-based and longitudinal data, the study aims to identify how community-level factors influence child safety and well-being. The research will focus on understanding whether better access to social services can lead to reduced violence against children, using detailed data on service availability and violence indicators. The findings could inform targeted interventions to improve child protection.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to social services, ultimately reducing violence against children in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving access to social services can positively impact community health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rebbe, Rebecca — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Rebbe, Rebecca
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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.