Preventing harm from firearms in domestic violence situations
Official title: RFA-CE-23-006, Preventing firearm-related harm through Domestic Violence Protection Order firearm prohibitions and relinquishment
Funded at Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-10903697 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how banning guns for people with Domestic Violence Protection Orders can help keep women, especially those from American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and multiracial backgrounds, safer from gun-related harm.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $650,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003623-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10903697 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who are under Domestic Violence Protection Orders and belong to the targeted demographic groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by domestic violence or do not fall under the specified demographic groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how enforcing firearm prohibitions for individuals under Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) can help reduce firearm-related harm, particularly among vulnerable populations such as American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and multiracial women. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of these prohibitions in preventing firearm-related crimes, injuries, and deaths. By analyzing data from states that have implemented these laws, the research aims to provide evidence on their impact and inform future policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer environments for individuals affected by domestic violence by reducing the risk of firearm-related harm.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that similar firearm prohibitions can reduce violence, but this specific evaluation of DVPOs is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ellyson, Alice Marie — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ellyson, Alice Marie
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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.