Improving health outcomes for individuals involved in the criminal justice system and living with HIV
Official title: The INTERACT ( Using DesIgN jusTicE to impRove cArCeral health ouTcomes) Center
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11088917 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help people in the criminal justice system who are at risk for or living with HIV get the healthcare they need, by listening to their experiences and working together with the community to solve any challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $483,496 |
| NIH project number | 5U24DA060618-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088917 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who are currently or have been involved in the criminal justice system and are at risk for or living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the criminal justice system or do not have HIV may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health outcomes for individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system and are at risk for or living with HIV. It aims to engage individuals with lived experiences to identify barriers to accessing healthcare and to develop effective, community-driven solutions. The approach includes collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure that interventions are relevant and tailored to the needs of this population. By utilizing a multidisciplinary team, the research seeks to create scalable and human-centered health service delivery models.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to HIV prevention and treatment services for individuals in the criminal justice system.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-driven approaches can effectively improve health outcomes for marginalized populations, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dauria, Emily F — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Dauria, Emily F
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.