The Christopher Slaten Research Lab is a collaborative research group that examines the need to belong in the lives of youth and emerging adults with an emphasis on educational settings and marginalized populations.
Christopher Slaten, an associate professor in the MU College of Education, found that students who feel a greater sense of belonging with their peers, family and school community are less likely to become bullies.
Chad Rose, an associate professor in the MU College of Education, leads the Mizzou Ed Bully Prevention Lab and researches potential bullying prevention strategies.