DC program aims to rewrite youth stories away from gun violence
NCT ID NCT06940362
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a community program in Washington, DC that offers youth aged 12-16 training and mentoring to pursue non-violent life paths, supported by a social media campaign. Researchers will survey 1000 participants and track local violence data to see if the program reduces firearm violence involvement. It is an early-stage, non-randomized trial, so results may be limited to this community.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention: training and mentoring in non-violent career and personal trajectories, plus social media campaign
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a proven community-based approach to reduce youth firearm violence by offering appealing, non-violent life paths.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, non-randomized study with 1000 participants in one community, so results may not apply elsewhere. The intervention is behavioral and may not overcome deep-rooted structural factors.
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George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
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