Improving support networks to prevent youth violence
Strengthening Adolescent-Adult Networks to Reduce Youth Violence
This study is looking at how having supportive adults in their lives can help young boys in cities stay safe from violence, and it will work with the community to create a program that strengthens these important connections.
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 ID | NIH-10642926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how the connections between adolescents and supportive adults can help reduce violence among male youth in urban areas. By analyzing social networks, the study aims to identify which types of adult support are most effective in protecting young people from violence. The research will involve community partnerships and will adapt an existing violence prevention program to better suit the needs of adolescents in low-resource neighborhoods. Participants will be engaged in a program designed to strengthen these vital connections and foster community involvement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are male adolescents living in low-resource urban neighborhoods who are at risk of violence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in urban environments or who are not adolescents may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for preventing youth violence and improving the overall well-being of adolescents in urban environments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that strengthening adult-adolescent connections can be effective in reducing youth violence, making this approach promising yet tailored for specific community needs.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Culyba, Alison J. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Culyba, Alison J.
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.