Helping children affected by intimate partner violence through community support
MISC-IPV: A Community Based Intervention for Children Traumatized By Intimate Partner Violence
This study is all about helping children who have experienced trauma from domestic violence by creating a supportive program for their mothers, especially for African American families, and it will be run by local helpers who understand their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898748 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a community-based intervention aimed at supporting children who have been traumatized by intimate partner violence (IPV). It seeks to enhance maternal caregiving by adapting an existing program specifically for African American women and their children. The intervention will be delivered by trained community paraprofessionals who are already working with these families, ensuring cultural relevance and sensitivity. The project will evaluate the program's acceptability, feasibility, and its impact on both mothers and children through qualitative interviews and focus groups.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been exposed to intimate partner violence, particularly those from African American families.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by intimate partner violence or are outside the specified age range may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the psychosocial outcomes for children exposed to intimate partner violence by strengthening maternal caregiving.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions for trauma-affected populations, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharp, Carla — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Sharp, Carla
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.