Helping Black youth reduce community violence through empowerment and action
Official title: RFA-CE-23-004: Youth Participatory Action Research to Prevent Community Violence among Black youth
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10903698 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Black youth, ages 12-17, take charge in reducing violence in their neighborhoods by using photography to share their thoughts and feelings, while also working together to create positive change in their communities.
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) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003580-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10903698 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black youth aged 12-17 who are exposed to community violence and interested in participating in empowerment activities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or are outside the age range of 12-17 may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing community violence among Black youth by empowering them to identify and tackle the factors contributing to violence in their neighborhoods. Using a community-based participatory research approach, the project will implement the Youth Empowered Advocating for Health (YEAH) program, which incorporates photovoice methodology, allowing youth to express their concerns through photography and engage in social action. The program aims to promote healing and resilience among participants aged 12-17, fostering a sense of agency and community involvement in violence prevention efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in community violence and improved mental health outcomes for Black youth.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-based participatory research initiatives have shown promise in addressing social issues through youth empowerment, indicating potential success for this approach.
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.