Fellows Research Studies

TIPPS for Students

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leandra Parris

Using an equity-centered, trauma-informed framework, this project will focus on developing and revising a Tier 2 curriculum for students experiencing traumatic stress associated with relational injustice. Specifically, we will be adapting the current curriculum for students holding marginalized identities (students with intellectual disabilities, racially/ethnically marginalized youth, LGBTQI2S+ youth). Implementation of the curriculum with middle school youth, along with teacher training using the partner modules, will occur in late Fall and Spring.

Social-Emotional Learning for All

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Janise Parker

Using a culturally responsible dual-factor of mental health framework, this project will examine outcomes associated with a social-emotional learning program that was designed to help marginalized youth thrive. Specifically, we will interview key stakeholders about their experiences with implementing the program to understand how community-based mentoring can address marginalized youths’ limited access to social-emotional learning and structured support for fostering adolescent well-being.