Improving hospital programs to help victims of violence through legal support.
Harmonizing Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs with a Novel Medical-Legal Partnership for Equity in the Social and Structural Determinants of Health – the HVIP-MLP Model
This study is looking at how combining medical help with legal support can better assist people who have been hurt by gun violence, aiming to understand their unique needs and improve their recovery and safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11169382 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs) can be enhanced by integrating Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) to address the social and structural factors contributing to violence. By identifying the legal needs of trauma patients affected by firearm violence, the project aims to provide holistic care that combines medical and legal support. The approach focuses on understanding the differences in legal needs based on various demographic and geographic factors, ultimately seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce recidivism of violence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced firearm violence and may have associated legal needs impacting their recovery.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced violence or do not have legal needs related to their health may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions for trauma patients, reducing the likelihood of future violence and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of medical and legal support has shown success in other health contexts, this specific approach within HVIPs is novel and has not been tested before.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zakrison, Tanya L — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Zakrison, Tanya L
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.