Family-based intervention for youth cannabis use in the juvenile justice system
Brief Family-Based Cannabis Use Intervention for Youth with Early Juvenile Justice Involvement
This study is looking at ways to help young people who have had trouble with the law and use cannabis by involving their families in the process, making sure the support fits their needs, and finding out how well these family-based programs work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045021 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and adapting family-based interventions to address cannabis use among youth who have been involved in the juvenile justice system. It aims to understand the acceptability and feasibility of these interventions, which will be tailored to meet the needs of underserved youth. The approach includes training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods to ensure effective intervention design and implementation. By engaging families in the treatment process, the research seeks to reduce cannabis use and its associated risks, such as rearrest and health complications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who have had early involvement with the juvenile justice system and are experiencing issues related to cannabis use.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the juvenile justice system or do not use cannabis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective interventions that help reduce cannabis use and improve outcomes for at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using family-based interventions for substance use among adolescents, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheerin, Kaitlin — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Sheerin, Kaitlin
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 below.