Racism-based Violence Injury & Prevention Lab

The RB-VIP Lab, led by Dr. Robert O Motley Jr, investigates the intersection of racism, violence, and trauma among Emerging Adults.

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Check out our new publication, "Attributing Inequality and Amplifying Distress: Attributional Style as a Moderator of the Racism–Psychological Distress Link Among Black and Hispanic Emerging Adults": https://t.co/DmNddu7iJc

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Happy Pride Month!

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Check out our new publication, "Intersecting Inequities: Racism-Based Police Violence and Mental Health Correlates Among Black and Hispanic Emerging Adults With Disabilities" published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence: https://t.co/XF0qLEZO58

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Reminder to check your inboxes for access to RB-VIP Lab Spring 2026 Newsletter! Click the link below to subscribe for future newsletters: https://t.co/fsDW7HpmPI

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The RB-VIP Lab is currently partnering with BC Prison Education Program to speak with men formerly engaged with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections to examine the prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences and its influence on violent behavior during emerging adulthood.

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Notes from the Lab offers brief, research-informed reflections on current events, public narratives, and policy debates related to racism-based violence, state power, trauma, and institutional trust.

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The RB-VIP Lab Spring 2026 Newsletter is out! Check your email to learn more about growing connections, new research updates, and our team!

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Click the following link to listen to a TED talk by Kimberlé Crenshaw titled “The Urgency of Intersectionality”: https://t.co/Z1NSGHR0Yg

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Our spring 2026 quarterly newsletter is coming out soon! To subscribe, click here: https://t.co/fsDW7HpmPI

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Congratulations to our graduating RB-VIP Lab alumni- Dr. Eric Williamson, Maya Ingram, Priya Sashti, Lily Crossman-Sexton, and Anthony Delgado! Swipe to learn more about our graduating lab members.

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Read our publication to learn more about the health impacts of racism-based experiences on Black African immigrant adults: https://t.co/4rPEExE5QT

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As the semester wraps up, here are some tips for taking care of yourself.

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Read our publication to learn more about police use of force and the associations to socioeconomic status: https://t.co/FX8R5Qsjdj

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Welcome to our newest undergraduate research assistant, Jesmina deGuzman. We’re so excited to have you on the team!!

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Read our publication to learn more about exposure to racism-based police violence and the impact on mental health: https://t.co/8gzhIEvLBh

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To learn more about the impacts of racism on mental health, click here: https://t.co/vVyAv2k2uZ

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Welcome to our newest Undergraduate Research Assistant, Victoria Awadallah. Victoria is a current undergraduate student at Boston College. We are so excited to have you on our team!

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Read our publication to learn more about media exposure and the impact on Black women: https://t.co/Vzz0MaecVh

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If you’re interested in learning more about the impact of racism among Black African immigrant adults, click here: https://t.co/sPEQy2Jy79

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Read more about The Institute for the Study of Race and Culture's upcoming event on April 30th at 7pm. Scan the QR code to register for the event.