University of Kansas · PsychologyThompson Violence Lab
Jomella Thompson · Lawrence, Kansas
Research Focus
Dr. Jomella Thompson's lab at the University of Kansas focuses on understanding and preventing youth violence, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities. The lab evaluates community-based strategies like the ThrYve (Together Helping Reduce Youth Violence) model and the REVIVE hospital violence prevention program. By studying the impact of these initiatives, the lab aims to improve public health outcomes and develop effective prevention practices in high-violence neighborhoods.
youth violencepublic healthcommunity preventionequityteen mental health
Research Aims
3AIM 01Evaluate the effectiveness of the multi-component ThrYve Model on community conditions and youth homicide rates.
AIM 02Examine the impact of the ThrYve4Change youth mobilization strategy on youth behavior and academic performance.
AIM 03Evaluate the effectiveness of the REVIVE program on reducing firearm-related hospital admissions among youth.
Skills the Lab Values
evaluation methodsdata collectioninterrupted time series analysiscommunity engagement strategieshospital intervention assessment
Output against the department
Publications41bottom 6% of dept.278th of 296
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Citations583bottom 5% of dept.280th of 296
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