STOP HIV care in people involved with the criminal legal system
Official title: STOP (Shared decision making to Treat Or Prevent) HIV in Criminal Legal Involved Populations
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11550838 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-year program to help people who are involved with the criminal legal system access PrEP, ART, and substance use treatment in ways that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $152,195 |
| NIH project number | 3R33DA060625-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11550838 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in the criminal legal system who use drugs and are at risk for HIV or living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
People not at risk for HIV or not seeking HIV or SUD treatment may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with criminal legal and community services to bring PrEP/ART and SUD care to people who use drugs and are involved with the criminal system. It uses patient navigators to assess risk and offers choices in how services are delivered, including clinics, telehealth, or mobile units. The first year is a single-site pilot in Connecticut, followed by a broader multi-site implementation across Connecticut, Kentucky, and two sites in Texas over four additional years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could reduce new HIV infections and improve access to HIV and substance use care for a high-need population.
How similar studies have gone: This approach builds on existing HIV care delivery strategies but focuses specifically on the criminal legal population, a relatively under-studied group.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Springer, Sandra Ann — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Springer, Sandra Ann
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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.