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Jackson Lab

Research, policy, community partnerships, training, and mentorship guide the work of this lab.  We look at the well-being of children and families faced with adversity to develop the next generation of knowledge.

About Us

Research 

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Research

Looking at the effects of child maltreatment or adversity in early childhood and beyond.

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Policy

Using our research to help form policy to protect children from child maltreatment.

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Mentorship

Educating the next generation of professionals in the field of psychology.  We accept undergraduate research assistants and graduate students in our lab.

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Community

Our research is the product of the communities we serve.  We ensure that those who participate have a voice in how our projects are created, and that they encompass the unique voices of those most at risk.

Our Team

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The Jackson Lab has a small army of volunteer undergraduate research assistants that help with day to day functioning in the lab.  These students are over seen by staff and graduate students who lead research activities.

We are accepting new graduate students

Meet Our Team

Our Partners

 


 

Training Grounds
Crescent City Family Services
NOEEN
Agenda for Children