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The HVIP+ Community Model

The HVIP+ Community Model: A Community Violence Prevention Program in a Southern State

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Be at least 18 years of age or older
* Currently live in Central Arkansas
* Currently being treated for a penetrating gun assault injury at a local hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants must not:

* Report any medical problems that would limit their ability to express thoughts and answer questions (i.e. active intoxication, developmental delays, dementia, psychosis, etc.)
* Be currently under arrest or in police custody

About the study

The present study will use an optimization randomized control trial design to test the preliminary efficacy of a Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) in Central Arkansas.

What is being tested

• Brief Bedside (behavioral)
• Peer Support (behavioral)
• Case Management + Voucher (behavioral)
• SELF Group Therapy Sessions (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Arkansas · Participants: 208 · Started: Apr 20, 2026

Contact the study team

• Nakita Lovelady, PhD, MPH · Phone: 501-526-6731
• Joyce Raynor, BS · Phone: 501-372-3800

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07539142

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.