Examining how local government spending affects racial and ethnic disparities in firearm homicides
Official title: Local government expenditures as structural determinants of racial and ethnic disparities in firearm homicides
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11071479 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how local government spending affects gun violence in Black and Latiné communities, aiming to understand if investing in community support services can help reduce firearm homicides, rather than just focusing on punishment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship 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 | November 1, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31MD020274-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11071479 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in urban areas with high rates of firearm violence, particularly within Black and Latiné communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in urban areas or who are not part of the affected racial and ethnic groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between local government expenditures and firearm homicide rates, particularly focusing on marginalized Black and Latiné communities. It aims to create a comprehensive database of funding for both carceral systems and community support services across the 50 most populous U.S. cities from 2010 to 2022. By analyzing this data, the research seeks to identify patterns in funding allocation and its impact on reducing firearm violence, emphasizing the importance of investing in community needs rather than solely punitive measures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective public policies that reduce firearm violence and improve safety in marginalized communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community investment strategies can effectively reduce violence, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burke, Jonathan — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Burke, Jonathan
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.