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Welcome to the Kentucky Needs project

Welcome to the Kentucky Needs projectWelcome to the Kentucky Needs projectWelcome to the Kentucky Needs projectWelcome to the Kentucky Needs project

"Your voice is your superpower." – Lisa Congdon  

Welcome to the Kentucky Needs project

Welcome to the Kentucky Needs projectWelcome to the Kentucky Needs projectWelcome to the Kentucky Needs projectWelcome to the Kentucky Needs project

"Your voice is your superpower." – Lisa Congdon  

Thank you for your interest in helping to reduce gun risks for youths and young adults. Participating in this study gives you the opportunity to make your voice heard on a topic that affects many people and is important to our community.

Please note that we do not have a stance on guns. We are not looking for a particular point of view, as we want to hear a variety of opinions and experiences regarding this subject. 

To see if you are eligible you can call or text us or click below for the online screener

  


Online Screener

WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

 The purpose of this study is to get people’s thoughts and feedback to help develop and expand strategies to reduce gun violence and injuries. We want to hear as many points of view as we can, and your experiences are important! When the interview is over, you’ll receive a $50 Amazon e-gift card as a thank you for your time.  

WHAT WILL I DO?

WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

 All you have to do is participate in a private, confidential phone interview that’ll last about an hour. Some things the interview will ask about are:

  • Thoughts and opinions on guns and gun violence
  • Personal safety concerns and experiences with violence
  • Experiences with guns
  • How you are doing

HOW DO I KNOW IF I CAN PARTICIPATE?

HOW DO I KNOW MY INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT PRIVATE?

HOW DO I KNOW MY INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT PRIVATE?

 You might be eligible if:

  • You’re between 18 and 25 years old OR
  • You’re the parent of a child aged 13-25 

HOW DO I KNOW MY INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT PRIVATE?

HOW DO I KNOW MY INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT PRIVATE?

HOW DO I KNOW MY INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT PRIVATE?

Nobody will know what you have told us because your name will never be linked to your responses. All of the responses we get will be reported as a group. We hope to talk to about 100 young adults and 60 parents of youth.  

 Have you or someone close to you ever witnessed gun violence? What about been threatened with a gun? Or threatened to hurt someone with a gun? We want to hear from you. Contact us today to see if you’re eligible!

Ready to make a difference? Call, text, or email today!

 

Study – (859) 407-4391 KYNeeds859@gmail.com


Have questions about the study? Feel free to reach out!


Dr. TK Logan – (859) 257-8248 tklogan@uky.edu

Emily Jones – (859) 257-9061 emily.e.jones@uky.edu 

Ready to make a difference? Call, text, or email today! (859)-407-4391 | KYneeds859@gmail.com