Strategies to prevent and reduce youth violence in communities.
CE21-005 - VCU Healthy Communities for Youth: Evaluation of Violence Prevention Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Community Levels of Youth Violence
This study is working to find better ways to reduce youth violence in Richmond, Virginia, by involving local teens and community members in creating solutions, while also helping young people who have faced violence through support and education.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10840749 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to implement and evaluate a comprehensive strategy to reduce youth violence in Richmond, Virginia, and similar communities. It includes participatory action research strategies that engage African American adolescents and community members to identify and address social inequities. Additionally, it features a hospital-based intervention for youth who have experienced violence, providing case management and educational workshops. The initiative seeks to empower local organizations through education and resources to sustain these efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include youth in Richmond, particularly those affected by or at risk of violence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the targeted communities or are not youth may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce youth violence and improve community safety and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with community-based violence prevention strategies, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Richmond, United States
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sullivan, Terri N — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Sullivan, Terri N
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.