Support for pregnant or parenting teens to avoid intimate partner violence
Official title: Preventing Intimate Partner Violence Among Teens Who Are Pregnant or Parenting
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11172657 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program helps pregnant or parenting teens learn skills to prevent and address intimate partner violence, delivered conveniently online.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | August 19, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $187,606 |
| NIH project number | 5R21HD111729-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11172657 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are pregnant or parenting teens who are at risk of or experiencing intimate partner violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or parenting teens, or who are not experiencing or at risk for intimate partner violence, would not directly benefit from this specific program.
What this research studies
Many pregnant or parenting teens face intimate partner violence, which can harm their health and their children's well-being. This program adapts an existing, effective intervention called Safe Dates for virtual delivery, making it easier for teens to attend. It focuses on themes relevant to pregnancy and parenting, helping participants overcome barriers to seeking help. The goal is to provide a safe, interactive group setting where teens can learn how to prevent and respond to abuse.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the experience of intimate partner violence among pregnant and parenting teens, improving their safety and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: The original Safe Dates program has shown effectiveness in preventing dating abuse among teens, and this project adapts that proven approach for a specific population.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kan, Marni L — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Kan, Marni L
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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.