Helping youth prevent violence in their communities
CE21-005 - Empowering Youth to Realize Equity and Prevent Violence: Youth Violence Prevention Center-Denver
This study is all about helping young people in Denver get involved in stopping violence in their neighborhoods by working together with researchers and community leaders to create and test new ways to make a positive change.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boulder, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10837639 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on empowering youth in Denver to take an active role in preventing violence in their communities. It involves collaboration between researchers, community partners, and youth leaders to develop and evaluate innovative strategies aimed at reducing violence. The project will implement various initiatives, such as youth engagement programs and bystander intervention strategies, while also assessing their effectiveness through rigorous evaluations. By fostering community-led approaches, the initiative aims to address the underlying social and structural factors contributing to youth violence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include youth living in high-burden communities in Denver, particularly in Northeast Park Hill and Far Northeast Denver.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the targeted communities or who are not youth may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer communities for youth and a reduction in violence through effective prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar community-led violence prevention initiatives have shown promise in other regions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boulder, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado — Boulder, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kingston, Beverly E. — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Kingston, Beverly E.
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.