Helping students cope with the effects of family incarceration
Supporting Student Health and Resiience
This study is looking at a school program called Pain of the Prison System (POPS) that helps teens whose families are affected by incarceration, using creative activities to build friendships and support, so they can better handle tough experiences and improve their mental health and school performance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Northridge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Northridge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874488 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting adolescents whose families are involved in the criminal justice system, particularly those affected by household incarceration. It aims to evaluate a school-based program called Pain of the Prison System (POPS), which integrates socio-emotional learning through creative and artistic activities. The program seeks to foster connections among peers and caring adults, helping students build resilience and cope with the challenges posed by adverse childhood experiences. By assessing the program's effectiveness, the research aims to identify strategies that can improve the mental health and academic outcomes of these youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 18 who have experienced household incarceration.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of family incarceration or are outside the age range of 12 to 18 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide effective strategies to enhance the emotional well-being and academic success of students impacted by family incarceration.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using school-based programs to support at-risk youth, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Northridge, United States
- California State University Northridge — Northridge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Forster, Myriam — California State University Northridge
- Study coordinator: Forster, Myriam
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.