Miles de Manos
Overview
Violence in the United States is the third leading cause of death for young people (aged 10 to 24 years), and violent acts have immediate, enduring, and disturbing impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Youth violence is a problem in other countries in our hemisphere as well, and one area of particular concern is Central America. This study examines the impact of Miles de Manos ( “Thousands of Hands”), a universal, multi-modal, evidence-informed and community-based youth violence prevention intervention, on youth violence in Honduras. Potential benefits of the project include filling in gaps in knowledge about community-based violence prevention programs both in Honduras and the U.S.; finding effective ways to improve the health, safety, and social cohesion of community members has the potential to benefit both countries in numerous ways, including reducing the personal and social disruptions and traumas that come from living in and leaving communities that become marked by violence.
Team Members
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Principal Investigator