Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Marisol J Diaz"
- Marisol J Diaz's research primarily focuses on child maltreatment prevention, particularly through school-based curricula designed for different educational levels, including elementary, middle, and high school students.
- A significant study evaluated the effectiveness of the Speak Up Be Safe (SUBS) curriculum, demonstrating increased safety knowledge and self-protection strategies among students ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade.
- Additional investigations into the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) revealed important insights linking ACEs with substance use in adolescents and adults, informing state-level prevention efforts.