Reducing racism and violence among youth through teacher and community collaboration
R-CITY: Erasing Racism and Violence through Collaborative Intervention with Teachers and Youth
This study is looking at how violence and racism affect young people in Baltimore's urban schools and aims to create helpful programs for teachers and students to reduce aggressive behavior and improve mental health in under-resourced schools, especially those serving mostly Black communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10533326 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the impact of violence and racism on youth in urban schools, particularly in Baltimore. It aims to develop and implement collaborative interventions that support teachers and students in under-resourced schools, which often serve predominantly Black communities. By utilizing proven youth violence prevention models, the project seeks to reduce aggressive behaviors and improve mental health outcomes for adolescents exposed to violence and discrimination. The approach involves understanding and addressing the structural factors contributing to these issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, who are exposed to violence and discrimination in urban school settings.
Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include those who are not adolescents or who do not attend schools in urban areas affected by violence and racism.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the mental and behavioral health of youth in urban schools, reducing violence and promoting healthier school environments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with youth violence prevention models like Coping Power, indicating that similar collaborative approaches may also yield positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bradshaw, Catherine Pilcher — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Bradshaw, Catherine Pilcher
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.