Strengthening Adolescent-Adult Networks to Reduce Youth Violence

Strengthening Adolescent-Adult Networks to Reduce Youth Violence

This pilot community-partnered cluster-randomized trial will examine the feasibility and acceptability of a social network-based youth violence prevention program called Strengthening Connections for Change for youth ages 13-17 and their key adult supports.

This pilot community-partnered cluster-randomized trial will examine the feasibility and acceptability of a social network-based youth violence prevention program called Strengthening Connections for Change for youth ages 13-17 and their key adult supports. Set in four lower resource Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania neighborhoods, this study brings together youth ages 13-17 and their self-identified key adult supports to focus on leadership, strengthening intergenerational networks, community engagement, and violence prevention.

Inclusion Criteria:

Youth:

• Participants must be ages 13-17 (inclusive)
• Participants must speak English

Adults

• Participants must be ages 18 or older
• Participants must speak English

Exclusion Criteria:

Youth:

• Not ages 13-17 (inclusive)
• Do not speak English

Adults

• Less than 18 years of age
• Do not speak English