Our Research

Summer Research Fellowship

Rebecca Nathanson and graduate assistant Elizabeth Messina were awarded a College of Education’s Summer Research Fellowship in 2022.  Their research examines the efficacy of remote delivery of the Kids’ Court School Program on children’s court-related anticipatory anxiety.

American Psychology-Law Society (APLS)

Rebecca Nathanson and graduate assistant Elizabeth Messina presented their study titled “Preparing children for court during COVID:  An evaluation of remote delivery of a model program” at the American Psychology-Law Society annual conference in March 2022.  Their research examines the efficacy of remote delivery of the Kids’ Court School Program on children’s court-related anticipatory anxiety.

Research Opportunities

Additional research opportunities focused on children and youth in the legal system, including opportunities for dissertation and thesis research are available. Learn more by contacting Rebecca Nathanson at rebecca.nathanson@unlv.edu.