The Racism-based Violence Injury & Prevention Lab examines racism, violence, and trauma among emerging adults ages 18 to 29 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.
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BCSSW NEWS: Here’s what it’s like to apply for and receive a grant from a non-federal sponsor- Professor Robert Motley, who received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, said that officials at the philanthropic organization cared about his research and helped him develop a plan to disseminate his findings wisely
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BCSSW News: Robert O. Motley Jr., an assistant professor at the Boston College School of Social Work, has been named to the 2026 class of Fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research, a national organization committed to advancing research that improves the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
IN THIS ISSUE:
Dr. Motley with Doctoral students left to right: Neeraj Mishra, Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work; Rodney Allen, Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work; and Anthony Shaw, University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice at the 2026 Society for Social Work and Research Conference that took place in Washington D.C.
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Click to watch our new video for our publication titled, “Health Impact of Racism-Based Experiences Among Black African Immigrant Adults in the United States: An Integrative Review”
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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.