Community Resiliency Collective Efficacy Intervention (CRCEI) for Prevention of Community Violence - A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of a community-centered intervention called the Community Resiliency Collective Efficacy Intervention (CRCEI) to promote thriving and resiliency and reduce community violence. This study uses a cluster-randomized controlled trial design involving diverse neighborhoods in the Pittsburgh region, engaging youth aged 13 to 19 years and adult community members of all genders. The intervention focuses on neighborhood transformation, racial and gender equity, community leadership, and social change to increase collective efficacy and reduce violence. The CRCEI intervention includes 9 sessions, starting with 2 discussion sessions about community thriving followed by a 7-week training program covering topics such as community strengths, collective efficacy, violence prevention, peaceful intervention strategies, police-community roles, communication skills, and community resources. Comparison neighborhoods will receive 9 health education sessions covering various community-identified health topics as a control intervention. Participants will complete surveys to measure changes in perceptions of neighborhood collective efficacy and community cohesion approximately 12 months after baseline. Other assessments include tracking community violence incidence over 1 to 2 years and self-reported violence exposure. Qualitative interviews and observations will gather information on program implementation. The study duration extends to about 2 years, with safety and community impact monitored throughout.

Community Resiliency Collective Efficacy Intervention