HVIP+ Community Model: A Violence Prevention Program for Central Arkansas
Official title: The HVIP+ Community Model: A Community Violence Prevention Program in a Southern State
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-11411276 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community violence prevention program in Arkansas aims to expand hospital-based violence intervention services to more counties and residents impacted by violence.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,397,785 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3MD019172-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11411276 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents of Central Arkansas who have experienced community violence and may benefit from hospital-based violence intervention services and coordinated care.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not affected by community violence or those outside the program's geographic focus may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project expands an Arkansas hospital-based violence intervention program to include Central Arkansas counties with rural populations. It partners with local health systems, communities, and telemedicine to support survivors of violent assault with medical and behavioral health services. The initiative uses a multi-level approach to connect patients to care, resources, and follow-up in a way that fits rural access patterns. By strengthening coordination among hospitals, clinics, and community organizations, the program seeks to reduce violence-related harm and improve outcomes for residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients affected by community violence could receive more timely support, better care coordination, and access to services that improve recovery and safety.
How similar studies have gone: Previous HVIP efforts show promise in improving engagement and outcomes for violence survivors, and this expansion builds on those results.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lovelady, Nakita — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Lovelady, Nakita
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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.