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Development of a Digital Intervention to Address Stigma among Pregnant Unmarried Adolescents Living with HIV

June 1, 2022

Principal Investigator: Winfred (Winnie) Luseno, PhD. Co-Investigator: Adam Gilbertson, DPhil. Kenya has high rates of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, large numbers of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), and elevated adolescent fertility rates. Stigma, undisclosed HIV status, and lack of social support are key barriers to engaging in prevention of MTCT (PMTCT) services in this […]

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Evaluation of the State of Indiana Project AWARE Grant

April 22, 2021

Principal Investigator: Al Stein-Seroussi, Ph.D. In 2018, the State of Indiana was awarded a five-year Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant is administered by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) in conjunction with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction. The goals of Indiana Project […]

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Study on the Effects of an Anonymous Tip Line and Multidisciplinary Teams in Schools in Nevada

April 21, 2021

Principal Investigator: Al Stein-Seroussi, Ph.D. PIRE holds a research grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) that supports the implementation of, and research on, an anonymous tip line for students throughout the State of Nevada, known as SafeVoice. The goal of SafeVoice is to provide a mechanism for students and others to report and prevent […]

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Evaluation of the State of New Mexico Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Programming

June 29, 2020

Principal Investigator: David Currey, Ph.D. The primary goal of this evaluation project is to help the state and its community partners funded by the Block Grant collect, analyze, and interpret local-level data concerning ATOD use and related indicators. These evaluation activities help the state and the funded providers make informed choices as they select, implement, […]

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Evaluation of the State of South Carolina Project AWARE Grant

June 29, 2020

Principal Investigator: David Currey, Ph.D. PIRE is implementing a comprehensive process and outcome evaluation of the South Carolina Project AWARE grant to help all partners benefit from the project, both as it is implemented and as lessons learned are used to inform future initiatives and sustain project successes. The purpose of the SC AWARE project […]

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NCAPP Evaluation Project

June 29, 2020

Principal Investigator: Lei Zhang, Ph.D. The project evaluates the effectiveness of professional development programs offered to AP teachers and school administrators in North Carolina by North Carolina Advanced Placement Partnership (NCAPP), which was formed by The NC State Board of Education partnering with The College Board. By offering various professional development programs, NCAPP intends to […]

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Evaluation of the Prevent Prescription Drug/Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths (PDO) grant in New Mexico

June 29, 2020

Principal Investigator: Lei Zhang, Ph.D. This subcontract through the New Mexico Office of Substance Abuse Prevention evaluates the SAMHSA/CSAP grant to Prevent Prescription Drug/Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths (PDO). The purpose of this grant is to reduce the number of prescription drug/opioid overdose-related deaths and adverse events among individuals 18 years of age and older by training […]

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Paramedic-Administered Buprenorphine as a Bridge to Medication-Assisted Treatment

June 24, 2020

Principal Investigator: Martha W. Waller, Ph.D. This NIDA funded R21 study evaluates a cutting edge and innovative preventive intervention intended to meet survivors of opioid overdoses attended by EMS, where they are by providing an initial dose of buprenorphine for withdrawal relief and ongoing support for medication assisted treatment (MAT) initiation. We examine the extent […]

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