Research Development
Conceptual development, literature reviews, survey design, interview protocols, program evaluation, and research planning.
Research
TRAIL Lab
Trauma Research in Adaptation, Innovation, and the Life Course
Research Branch
Trauma-focused research across adaptation, innovation, and the life course
TRAIL Lab conducts research on trauma, coping, victimization, offending, justice involvement, practitioner experiences, systems response, and life-course outcomes.
Data and Analysis
Qualitative coding, quantitative analysis, interview analysis, survey analysis, and trauma-focused interpretation.
Research Translation
Conference posters, manuscripts, research briefs, presentations, and applied products that translate findings into action.
Team Structure
Research Assistants and project contributors
TRAIL Lab includes Research Assistants, Lead Research Assistants, project contributors, and collaborators who support trauma-focused research and research-to-practice translation.
Lab Manager: Christian Tapia supports TRAIL Lab operations, communication, task coordination, and research team organization.
Join TRAIL Lab
Email a resume, unofficial transcript if applicable, and a brief interest statement to lab@thetrailcenter.org.
Research Assistant Opportunities