NCT06442046 · Kevin Borrup
Strengthening the Connections to Opportunities for Prevention Engagement
(SCOPE)
What this study is about
The Strengthening the Connections to Opportunities for Prevention Engagement (SCOPE) project will create a pathway for children and families from the City of Hartford to connect with a Connecticut Children's Care Coordinator (CC) in an effort to reduce levels of violence exposure.
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The Strengthening the Connections to Opportunities for Prevention Engagement (SCOPE) project will create a pathway for children and families from the City of Hartford to connect with a Connecticut Children's Care Coordinator (CC) in an effort to reduce levels of violence exposure.
Interventions
OTHER
Active Case Management
A case manager will work with families post-discharge to ensure that youth are connected to an appropriate community support. Case managers will also work with families to identify any social needs and provide support in accessing services as needed.
OTHER
Treatment as usual
Subjects will receive a list of youth serving community service agencies and provided a recommendation to connect to them.
Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline violence exposure at 12 months
Time frame: Baseline and months 3, 6, 9, and 12
A reduction in exposure as measured using the Violence Prevention Emergency Tool (VPET) that provides a range from 0 to 21 with a 4 or more considered elevated.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- At least 8 years of age and not older than 17 years of age (until 18th birthday)
- Hartford resident based on zip code of primary residence or parent report?
- Accompanied by a parent or guardian who can provide consent
- Capable of providing assent/consent
- Able to provide consent in English or Spanish
- Presenting at CT Children's during recruitment hours
Exclusion criteria
- Patients whose primary complaint is for behavioral health
- Patients in Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) or police custody
Where
- Hartford, Connecticut
Collaborators
The Tow Foundation
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Sep 25, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations