Exploring how police language can improve interactions with minority male youth
Primed to (re)act: Can changes in procedural language prevent adverse events between police and minority male youth?
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · NIH-10758787
This study looks at how police officers talk to young men from minority backgrounds during their interactions, aiming to find ways to improve communication and make these encounters more positive for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10758787 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of procedural language used by law enforcement officers during encounters with minority male youth. By analyzing broadcast police communications, the study aims to understand how officers perceive and interact with these youth in real-time. The project employs innovative methodologies, including automatic speech recognition and large-scale data analysis, to develop insights into police behavior and its implications for community health. The ultimate goal is to enhance communication strategies that could lead to better outcomes in police-youth interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are minority male youth who may have interactions with law enforcement.
Not a fit: Patients who are not minority male youth or who do not have interactions with law enforcement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved communication between police and minority male youth, potentially reducing adverse events and enhancing community trust.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on police interactions with minority communities, this approach using broadcast police communications and automatic speech recognition is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SPENCER, MARGARET BEALE — UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: SPENCER, MARGARET BEALE
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.
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