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BrotherlyACT: A Tech-Enhanced Violence and Substance Use Intervention for Black Boys and Young Men
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center
Summary
This study will adapt and test a culturally tailored, multi-component, and trauma-focused digital intervention to reduce the risk and effects of youth violence and substance use and bridge service access gaps for young Black males (YBM) in pediatric emergency and community-based low-resource settings.
Official title: BrotherlyACT: A Culturally Congruent and Technology-Enhanced Youth Violence and Substance Use Intervention for Black Boys and Men
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
15 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2024-02-15
Completion Date
2027-02-15
Last Updated
2025-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
BrotherlyACT
BrotherlyACT is a digital intervention to prevent youth violence and substance use among trauma-exposed young Black males, ages 125-24. This intervention combines life skills coaching, safety planning tools, and an AI-driven chatbot to reduce the risk and effects of violence and early substance use.
BrotherlyACT Waitlist Control Group (WCG)
During the waiting period, participants in the control group do not receive the BrotherlyACT intervention but may continue with their usual activities or interventions.
Locations (1)
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States