Language and behavioral design
Words on Trial
Research on legal language and participant understanding in mental health treatment courts.
Research question
How does the framing of legal language relate to participant comprehension, compliance, and engagement in mental health treatment courts?
Methods and current stage
This ongoing project combines language analysis, behavioral research, and predictive modeling. Results are not yet reported here.
Collaboration and funding
The project is a collaboration with Nevada’s Eighth Judicial District Court. It received a University at Albany Faculty Research Award Program, Category B (FRAP-B) award of $3,242 in Spring 2026.