Active Projects
At the intersection of research, community, and public health, our active projects seek to advance understanding and drive real-world solutions to reduce firearm-related harm and trauma. These initiatives span data analysis, community-based interventions, and policy evaluation, with a focus on improving health outcomes, promoting equity, and informing systemic change. From innovative NIH-funded studies to collaborations with local partners, each project reflects our commitment to translating research into action that supports individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence.
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The Translational Efficiency of Linking Family and Household Members to Study and Intervene on the Ripple Effects of Trauma (NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
This innovative study will develop a methodology to link and define members at the family and household level and has the potential to significantly extend our understanding of the racial and health inequities associated with exposure to firearm injury (and other health outcomes) beyond the direct survivor to inform clinical and community interventions to prevent future morbidity and mortality.
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Developing Trauma Networks of Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults to Examine the Ripple Effects of Firearm Injuries (NIH – National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
The central objectives of this proposal are to 1) develop and describe trauma networks of all firearm injury events and 2) examine clinical utilization, firearm injury, and mortality outcomes among children, adolescents, and young adult (CAYA) network members, due to the high risk of adverse health outcomes in the 5-years following firearm injury event. This will significantly extend our understanding of the mechanisms and impacts of firearm injury events beyond the individual directly involved and inform interventions that may mitigate adverse and likely debilitating effects among CAYA and will have implications for broader public health significance.
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iDOVE 3.0 Community-based Pilot Study (IUSM Project Development Team)
Rates of peer violence - predominantly firearm violence - and depressive symptoms are increasing, particularly among minority, low-income youth within structurally disadvantaged communities. The digital-based text-message intervention, iDOVE, has been successful in the emergency department (ED) setting; however, new evidence highlights the importance of connections to community groups and trusted messengers for youth. The purpose of this study is to pilot the novel "iDOVE" intervention within multi-community domains to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy within a community-based setting.
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Nonfatal Shooting Advocacy & Support Program (City of Indianapolis and Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Nonfatal Advocates provide social and behavioral health needs for survivors of nonfatal injury. Learn more here