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Projects

Road 2 Reentry

This study aims to better understand the experiences of formerly incarcerated people living in the state of Michigan following their release from incarceration. We are currently recruiting participants for this study. Please visit our study website to learn more: www.road2reentrystudy.com 

Funding Support: Institute of Museum and Library Services

Second Chance at the Library

The purpose of this project is to investigate how public library staff in the state of Michigan currently support the reentry information needs and practices of formerly incarcerated people. We aim to identify the training needs of public library staff who would like to better serve returning citizens in their communities. A state-wide reentry planning guide and training tool-kit will be collaboratively designed by public library staff and returning citizens living in Michigan.

Funding Support: Institute of Museum and Library Services

 Sexual Health Information and Services for Queer Women of Color

This research study investigated the sexual and reproductive health information and health technology practices of queer women of color in the United States.

Results forthcoming.

Funding Support: National Institutes of Health

Advancing Health and Digital Literacy among Returning Citizens

This project investigates how returning citizens (formerly incarcerated individuals) in the state of Michigan navigate the digital divide and attain health, digital and digital health literacies. We are currently recruiting participants for this study. Please visit our study website to learn more: www.road2reentrystudy.com 

Funding Support: U-M National Center for Institutional Diversity

Fostering Research Equity in Sexual Health (FRESH) Study

The purpose of this project is to better understand the sexual and reproductive health care experiences of Black LGBTQ+ women, trans men, and non-binary people. Results forthcoming.

Funding Support: Williams Institute UCLA School of Law

Black Sexual Minority Men Sexual Healthcare Experiences and Information Practices

The purpose of this project was to better understand the healthcare experiences and information and technology practices of Black sexual minority men navigating the HIV prevention and care continuum.

Funding Support: National Institutes of Health

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