Three young men of the innovative #OC #YoungAdultCourt just graduated in Judge María Hernández’ court. This trio now is felony free after taking part in the life-changing program. Congrats! And, thank you Elizabeth Cauffman for co-founding YAC! More info: socialecology.uci.edu/news/uci-award…

A different kind of graduation today -- Young Adult Court, the brainchild of UCI Social Ecology alum Judge Maria Hernandez and our own Professor Elizabeth Cauffman. YAC is making a difference by reducing recidivism, restoring lives, and saving tax dollars.

If you’re attending the APA convention in DC in a few weeks, please try to catch my keynote address on parents and their adult children, on the main stage, Saturday, August 5 at 1pm. I’ll also be doing a brief Q&A from 2 until 2:30. Hope to see you there!

Two young men today became the 28th & 29th graduates of the innovative OC Young Adult Court, which was created by our own Psychological Science Prof Elizabeth Cauffman and UC Irvine UCI Social Ecology alumna Judge Maria Hernández. Watch coverage on ABC7 Eyewitness News next Thursday night!

“Thank you all for all the help I received from everyone in this Young Adult Court program. You really changed my life.” — Roberto, 30th graduate of the UC Irvine UCI Social Ecology #OrangeCounty #YoungAdultCourt Congrats on completing the 2-year program and becoming felony free!

It’s OC Superior Court Judge Maria Hernandez’ birthday and what better way to celebrate than to congratulate the 31st graduate of Young Adult Court! Congrats Omar, who designed YAC’s logo, and happy b-day to the UCI Social Ecology alumna, who with Prof. Cauffman, created YAC! 🎉

Photo from last week w grantee crew at UC Irvine, School of UCI Social Ecology. I encouraged them to keep an eye out for all our new funding opportunities releasing soon. I also described National Institute of Justice priorities around inclusive research, mixed methods & interdisciplinary research teams.

Please share this opportunity for a Posrdoctoral Scholar at UCI with Elizabeth Cauffman. This position will primarily focus on the Young Adult court (YAC) study in Orange County. recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08877

Puppies invaded UC Irvine psychological science Professor Elizabeth Cauffman’s Adolescent Development class today with one mission: de-stress the students. Speaking of spreading happiness to Anteaters, #HappiessWeek activities continue across campus: tinyurl.com/Happiness-Week

REMINDER: UC Irvine Center for Psychology and Law hosts Miko M. Wilford TODAY (March 19), 5-7:30 p.m. for a Zoom/in-person lecture at SBSG 1517. Learn more about the event with the Iowa State University psychology associate professor and #PLEASlab P.I.: tinyurl.com/Miko-Wilford

It was an absolute pleasure getting to speak UC Irvine’s UCI Social Ecology!! Thank you to Jodi Quas and Elizabeth Cauffman, and everyone else for organizing and hosting!! And, thank you to all the students who attended during their finals week!!

At UC Irvine today, #InternationalDayOfHappiness lived up to its name as School of UCI Social Ecology faculty and staff welcomed two special guests for lunch: Beda and Boyo, the puppies of psychological science Professor Elizabeth Cauffman (shown at right in top left photo).

🐾 Happy Puppy Day to all our furry friends! 🎉 Let's celebrate the unconditional love and joy they bring into our lives every day, including the unconditional love and joy Beda and Boyo brought to UC Irvine School of UCI Social Ecology faculty and staff on March 20. 🐶💕

Just published an article exploring how sensitivity to context impacts the link between violence exposure and violent behavior. Excited to share insights on this crucial moderator in understanding the cycle of violence! #Research #ViolencePrevention onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jo…

The 32nd, 33rd, 34th and 35th graduates of the OC Young Adult Court today were celebrated by a senator, a judge, a professor, the sheriff, attorneys, Orangewood case workers and their families for completing the program & they are now felony free!🎉

Being rearrested predicted increased callous-unemotional traits among adolescent boys involved in the legal system. Neither maternal warmth nor hostility moderated this relationship Rogers, Beardslee, Elizabeth Cauffman, Frick, & Laurence Steinberg doi.org/10.1037/lhb000…

The Development, Disorder, & Delinquency (3D) Lab led by UC Irvine psychological science Professor Elizabeth Cauffman is recruiting research assistants for a one-year commitment beginning this Fall quarter. Please scan the QR code for more information.

A celebration in criminal court? Yes. Prosecutors, the Public Defender, the Sheriff, and many others celebrated today's newest graduates of Young Adult Court. Jointly created by UCI Social Ecology Prof. Elizabeth Cauffman and alumna Judge Maria Hernandez, it saves money and restores lives.

Students, faculty & staff associated with UC Irvine Center for Psychology and Law presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference March 13-15 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Center Director Elizabeth Cauffman (4th from left) led the talk on the Young Adult Court of Orange County.

The UCI UCI Social Ecology Center for Psych & Law is now offering a training program where students can qualify for a clinical registration with the Board of Psychology as a Psychological Testing Technician. Developed by Elizabeth Cauffman and Jason Schiffman. See details below to apply!