Improving engagement in programs that help prevent violence
Official title: Spreading LOV: Developing a Plan to Improve Engagement in the Life Outside Violence Program
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10851969 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what helps or hinders people from joining hospital programs that offer support and counseling for those affected by violence, and it aims to find better ways to encourage participation so that more individuals can get the help they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $178,468 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HD107520-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10851969 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced violence and are seeking support through hospital-based intervention programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by violence or do not have access to hospital-based intervention programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the barriers and facilitators that affect participation in hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs). It aims to develop and implement strategies that enhance engagement in these programs, which provide personalized counseling and support services to individuals affected by violence. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data to ensure that findings are applicable in real-world settings. By training in community-based participatory research and dissemination science, the project seeks to refine and innovate HVIPs to better serve participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved participation in violence prevention programs, ultimately reducing rates of reinjury and death among affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar community-based interventions aimed at reducing violence and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mueller, Kristen — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Mueller, Kristen
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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.