This study, called TRUE HAVEN, is testing a new approach to reduce gun violence in New Haven. It involves two main parts: providing housing support and financial education to people recently released from prison or to family members of those currently in prison, and offering mental wellness training to community members to help them provide trauma-informed care. The study aims to see if these efforts can lower gun violence rates in specific neighborhoods. You could be eligible for the housing support if you are 18 or older, have a family member currently incarcerated or were recently released from prison yourself (within the last 12 months), and live in one of the seven New Haven neighborhoods with high rates of gun violence. The study will measure success by looking at changes in gun violence rates over 36 months. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This study uses a stepped-wedge design across seven neighborhoods, meaning the intervention will be introduced at different times in different areas. It plans to enroll 61,770 residents for outcome assessment.

What's involved

Residents eligible for the housing support intervention will receive it for a period of 6 months. The record does not specify other visits, procedures, or tests for participants.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The study will measure changes in gun violence rates at various points up to 36 months after the start of the study.

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