Can housing and counseling curb gun violence? new haven study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05723614

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a community-driven program to reduce gun violence in seven high-risk New Haven neighborhoods. It provides housing financial assistance and financial education to recently incarcerated people and their families, and trains local residents in trauma-informed counseling. Researchers will track changes in neighborhood gun violence rates and social cohesion over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance

housing financial assistance and trauma-informed counseling training

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a proven community-based strategy to reduce gun violence by addressing housing instability and mental health.

What could go wrong

This is a large, early-stage behavioral study without a control group, so results may be influenced by other factors. Success depends on community participation and long-term follow-up.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Systemic Racism injury prevention target

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Contacts and locations

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  • Beaver Hills

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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  • Dixwell

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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  • Dwight/West River

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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  • Fair Haven

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06513, United States

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  • Hill North and South

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06513, United States

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  • Newhallville

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06514, United States

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  • West Rock/West Hills

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06515, United States

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