Participatory research
Participatory action research and community-based participatory research.
Research & projects
Evidence built with the people it affects.
We apply community-centered methods to understand health and justice, evaluate programs, and inform practical policy change.
How we work
Research, evaluation, and analysis.
Evaluation & assessment
Needs assessments, formative and process reports, and impact, outcome, and performance evaluation.
Data & analysis
Qualitative and quantitative analysis, data analysis, health trends, KPIs, and comparative analysis.
Policy & legal materials
Policy recommendations, legal case materials, and legal declarations.
Methods and tools include Dedoose, SPSS, and Stata.
Selected projects
Work across communities and systems.
Exonerated Nation · Touro University California
Virtual Reality for Exonerees · Phase I
A six-month usability study explored virtual reality and mindfulness software with formerly incarcerated exonerees, including potential effects on psychological well-being, accessibility, and peer connection.
Vallejo, California
Vallejo Police Impact Practices
Research examined exposure to police violence and its relationship to health and well-being outcomes in the community.
Exonerated Nation
Social support among the wrongfully convicted
Research explored social support systems and the resources people may need as they reintegrate after wrongful conviction.
Exonerated Nation
California exonerees’ health and well-being
Studies examined health, coping, and well-being needs among California exonerees and the role of peer and community support.
California · Legal practice & policy
Racial Justice Act research
Case-material analysis and a 2025 survey of legal professionals explore CRJA implementation, practice barriers, and statewide support needs.
Explore the CRJA project →Education · CMS
Continuing medical education
The Lab co-designed published CME courses and contributed user feedback for health education tools focused on inclusive care and health equity.
The California Endowment
Vallejo Building Black Power Project
A community-centered effort focused on healing, engagement, leadership development, advocacy, policy influence, and collaboration.
Completed projects
Research with impact beyond the report.
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