The Racism-based Violence Injury & Prevention Lab examines racism, violence, and trauma among emerging adults 18 to 29 years of age from marginalized ethnic groups in the U.S.
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A significant treatment gap exists for incarcerated men with lifetime traumatic experiences. A small research base for trauma interventions for incarcerated women is emerging, but incarcerated men have largely been ignored.
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Dr. Robert Motley co-facilitated a meeting with the NIJ and Office for Victims of Crime to discuss collaboration and future funding for social work researchers investigating violence and victimization.
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The current study examined the prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and psychological well-being and how they vary among a sample of Black emerging adults with a history of direct or indirect exposure to police use of force.
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A study by the School’s Racism-based Violence Injury and Prevention Lab found that local law enforcement officers were responsible for 86.7 percent of fatal encounters that took place between 2013 and 2023.
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Thrilled to announce that the RB-VIP LAB received a $75K grant to study how early childhood trauma impacts violent offenders. This work pushes for mental health assessments in pre-trial processes & restorative justice programs.
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
IN THIS ISSUE:
Dr. Danielle Walker received first place for her poster presentation at Mass-Step’s Psychosis: Systems and Communities of Care Conference in Boston, MA
Members of the lab presented at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 29th Annual Conference in Seattle, WA
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EMERGING ADULTHOOD THINK TANKS
POLICE VIOLENCE
PERSONAL SAFETY
SOCIAL MOBILITY
MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
RACISM-BASED TRAUMA
The purpose of our Think Tanks is to work with researchers, practitioners, community-based organizations, legislatures, and other key stakeholders on issues impacting the health and well-being of emerging adult populations aged 18-29 in the U.S.
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IN THE NEWS:
Watch the full recording from our recent event "The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Identifying and Treating Law Enforcement Related Trauma among Black and Latinx Emerging Adults."
Dr. Robert Motley discusses the research he co-authored, "Prevalence and Correlates of Police Contact Anxiety among Male and Female Black Emerging Adults in St. Louis, Missouri," in the NASW Research Journal.