Helping Women Leaving Prison Avoid Overdose
An innovative, trauma-informed approach for reducing overdose risk among women re-entering the community from prison
This project helps women transitioning from prison back into their communities to reduce their risk of overdose by offering special support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11357343 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Overdose deaths are a serious concern, especially for women, and current prevention methods often don't address their unique needs, particularly for those who have been in the criminal legal system. This project aims to create and test a new, supportive program specifically for women leaving prison. It focuses on understanding their past experiences with substance use and violence to provide tailored care. The program will include group sessions while in prison and ongoing support after they return to their communities, adapting a trauma-informed approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women with a history of substance use and violence who are preparing to re-enter the community from prison.
Not a fit: Patients who are not justice-involved women or are not at risk for overdose may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly lower overdose rates among women re-entering society after prison, improving their health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: This project adapts an existing framework to a new population, building on previous research but applying it in an innovative way for this specific group.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staton, Michele — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Staton, Michele
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.