How contact with institutions affects family violence experiences in children
Official title: Institutional Contact and Family Violence in an Era of Mass Incarceration
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11109969 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how social services and law enforcement affect kids who experience family violence, aiming to understand their experiences better and find ways to improve support for families in need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $248,999 |
| NIH project number | 4R00HD109361-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11109969 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and families who have had contact with social services, law enforcement, or juvenile justice systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced any form of institutional contact or family violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of formal institutions, such as social services and law enforcement, on children's experiences of family violence. It aims to understand how these institutions, often perceived as punitive, influence the prevalence and consequences of violence in families. The study will involve qualitative interviews and mobile surveys with youth and parents who have interacted with these institutions, alongside analysis of existing data. By exploring these dynamics, the research seeks to develop better measurement tools and insights into the relationship between institutional contact and childhood exposure to violence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved protective measures for children exposed to family violence and better-informed policies regarding institutional interactions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding the dynamics between institutional contact and family violence can lead to significant improvements in child welfare policies.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mckay, Tasseli — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Mckay, Tasseli
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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.