Overview of the Lab
The Youth Empowerment in Schools and Systems (YESS) lab is an applied research group focused on translating theories of child development to pragmatic prevention and intervention strategies. We are particularly interested in how relationships between young people and adult helpers promote positive youth development in the context of schools and other social systems (e.g. justice). The lab is situated in the University of South Carolina’s School Psychology PhD program, and is directed by Dr. Samuel McQuillin. We also operate USC’s Academic Mentoring Program for Education and Development (AMPED).
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