Helping fathers with substance misuse and family violence
Official title: Substance Misuse and Family Violence Treatment for Fathers
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11140483 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is for dads who are dealing with substance use and family violence, and it’s testing a program called Fathers for Change that helps them improve their parenting skills and manage their emotions while also addressing their substance use, all in a supportive environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $684,177 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA059914-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11140483 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are fathers with substance use disorders who are also experiencing issues related to family violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have substance use issues or are not involved in family violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on fathers who struggle with substance use and are also involved in family violence, including intimate partner violence and child maltreatment. It aims to test an intervention called Fathers for Change, which combines treatment for substance use with strategies to improve emotional regulation and parenting skills. The program consists of 18 sessions that address both the fathers' substance use issues and their roles as parents, promoting positive changes in their behavior. By participating, fathers will receive support tailored to their unique challenges, with follow-up assessments to measure the effectiveness of the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment programs that reduce substance misuse and family violence, ultimately improving the safety and well-being of children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in integrated interventions for substance use and family violence, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stover, Carla S — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Stover, Carla S
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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.