Advancing Understanding of Perceived Racism-based Police Violence among
Black African Immigrant Emerging Adults

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Project Summary

For this project, the research team will use a mixed-methods approach to test the validity and reliability of the perceived racism-based police violence (RPV) exposure scales with a sample (N = 440) of African immigrant emerging adults aged 18-29 in the U.S. In addition, we will examine the prevalence of RPV exposure and associated adverse mental and behavioral health outcomes by sociodemographics.聽

Project funded by 艾可直播 College Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculties Ignite Grant.

Grantee and Partner organizations for this project include:

  • Robert O Motley Jr, PhD (PI)
  • William Byansi, PhD (Co-PI)
  • Somali Development Center
  • Umu Igbo Unite, 艾可直播 Chapter
  • Nigerian Professional Group
  • Community Advisory Board
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