Virginia Commonwealth University · PsychologySullivan Violence Lab
Terri N Sullivan · Richmond, Virginia
Research Focus
Dr. Terri N. Sullivan's lab focuses on reducing youth violence in communities, particularly in Richmond, Virginia. The lab works on evaluating and implementing various strategies, like participatory action research and hospital-based interventions, to improve positive youth development opportunities. They involve community members in these strategies to ensure that solutions are tailored to the specific needs of the population, aiming to create safer environments for youth.
youth violence preventionparticipatory action researchcommunity engagementhospital interventionspositive youth developmentviolence prevention strategiescommunity case managementyouth advisory councilrisk factorsprotective processes
Research Aims
5AIM 01Implement comprehensive youth violence prevention strategies at the community level.
AIM 02Evaluate the effectiveness of participatory action research strategies in preventing youth violence.
AIM 03Assess the impact of hospital-based prevention efforts on youth who have experienced violence-related injuries.
AIM 04Develop a Youth Advisory Council to guide program implementation and evaluation.
AIM 05Train and mentor students and professionals in youth violence prevention methods.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectioncommunity-based researchstatistical analysisgrant writingprogram evaluationstakeholder educationyouth mentoringworkshop facilitationgroup dynamicspublic health strategies
Output against the department
Publications158top 48% of dept.141st of 296
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Citations4.1kbottom 38% of dept.183rd of 296
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