Translational Center for Child Maltreatment Studies Resource Core
Official title: RESOURCE CORE: Penn State University's Translational Center for Child Maltreatment Studies (TCCMS)
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-11362679 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Penn State core grant to support researchers, clinicians, and communities in translating child maltreatment science into useful tools, information, and practice for families and professionals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | April 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $302,017 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD089922-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362679 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include families affected by child maltreatment, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and community organizations seeking evidence-based tools and information.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without involvement in CM research translation or no interest in evidence-based communications may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
If you or your family has been affected by child maltreatment, this center helps by providing administrative support, research tools, and expert communications to move findings into real-world care and policy. It focuses on creating partnerships, sharing evidence-based information, and translating research into messages that doctors, schools, and communities can use. The core coordinates teams of investigators, trainers, and community members to ensure timely, clear, and actionable CM information reaches the public and stakeholders. It aims to accelerate the flow of knowledge from lab and clinic into meaningful improvements in safety, support, and outcomes for children and families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This core could speed up access to up-to-date CM research and practical resources for families and professionals, improving prevention and care.
How similar studies have gone: Prior translational centers have shown that coordinated communication and tool development improve uptake of CM research into practice.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jackson, Yo — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Jackson, Yo
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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.