Helping older men reintegrate into the community after prison
Official title: Community Building among Older Men Returning from Incarceration: The Cumberland House Reentry Project (CHRP)
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-11170099 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a supportive program for older men coming back to society after being in prison, to see how living together and building friendships can help improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $328,037 |
| NIH project number | 1R56AG089102-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11170099 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are older men who have recently completed long-term prison sentences and are seeking support in reintegrating into their communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recently released from prison or who do not fall within the older age demographic may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on a community-based program designed for older men who are transitioning back into society after long prison sentences. The Cumberland House Reentry Program uses a peer-led approach, where participants live together in a supportive environment that fosters social connections and community ties. By employing a mixed methods social network analysis, the program collects both quantitative and qualitative data to understand the effectiveness of these social interactions on health and well-being. The goal is to evaluate how well the program works and to identify the key factors that contribute to its success.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the reintegration process for older men returning from incarceration, enhancing their social support and overall health.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach is novel, similar community-based interventions have shown promise in supporting reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kreager, Derek Allen — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Kreager, Derek Allen
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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.