Using justice system contacts to identify suicide risk
The National Center for Health and Justice Integration for Suicide Prevention
This study looks at how experiences with the justice system, like being arrested or having police contact, might show that someone is at a higher risk for suicide, and it aims to find ways to help those individuals get the care and support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909132 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how interactions with the justice system, such as arrests or police contacts, can indicate a higher risk of suicide among individuals. By linking existing data from justice and health systems, the project aims to identify those at risk without needing to collect new data. The approach focuses on assessing the effectiveness and scalability of suicide prevention strategies triggered by these data linkages. Ultimately, the goal is to connect at-risk individuals to appropriate care and support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have had contact with the justice system and may be at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had any interactions with the justice system may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and support for individuals at risk of suicide, particularly those involved with the justice system.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using data linkages for identifying at-risk populations, making this approach both innovative and grounded in prior success.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Jennifer E — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Jennifer E
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.