Preventing Firearm Assault with Social Policies
RFA-CE-24-030, Social policies to prevent firearm assault
This project explores how local policies, like those controlling alcohol or providing economic support, can help reduce firearm violence, particularly for young Black and Brown individuals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11172224 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This grant aims to understand how certain social policies can reduce firearm violence, which is a serious public health issue, especially for young Black and Brown people. Researchers will look at two main types of policies: those that control alcohol availability and those that provide economic support, like income supplements. The goal is to see if these policies can lower rates of firearm homicide and nonfatal firearm assault injuries. This work is important because while these policies have a strong scientific basis, their direct impact on preventing firearm assault hasn't been thoroughly studied. The project will specifically focus on local city and county policies and also explore how different policies might work together to have a greater impact.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research does not involve direct patient participation but aims to benefit communities disproportionately affected by firearm violence, particularly young Black and Brown individuals.
Not a fit: Individuals not living in communities affected by firearm violence or those not impacted by the specific social policies being studied may not directly benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new policy recommendations that reduce firearm violence and improve safety in communities.
How similar studies have performed: While alcohol control and economic support policies have shown success in other areas, their direct effectiveness in preventing firearm assault has not been rigorously established.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Matthay, Ellicott Colson — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Matthay, Ellicott Colson
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.