The following research proposal has been approved by the Lesley University Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the NARSOL Research Project Approval Committee. 

Lead Researcher*:  ToniAnn Eisman, Ph.D. Student, Lesley University

Introductory Message:
My name is Toni, and I am a doctoral student at Lesley University. My area of study is the Expressive Therapies, which emphasizes the use of creativity in therapeutic ways. I have worked with the adjudicated population for about five years now, and I hope to contribute to research in mental health treatment for those going through the legal system for sexual offenses.

I am reaching out with an opportunity to participate in my dissertation research about individuals who have been adjudicated and their artistic identities. Below is my call for participants, including a general outline of what can be expected if you are interested in and are selected to participate. My hope is to be able to provide a platform for adjudicated individuals to share their experiences and indulge in their creative sides, while also learning how we as clinicians can further the field of mental health treatment.

If you have any questions regarding potential participation or the study overall, please do not hesitate to reach out to me by email at [email protected]. Thank you for your time spent reading this message.

With gratitude,
Toni Eisman, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CAADC, CSAT

Invitation:
You are invited to participate in the research project titled “The Artist’s Journey: Exploring the Artistic Identity of Individuals Adjudicated of Sexual Offenses.” The intent of this research study is to explore the artistic identities of individuals adjudicated of sexual offenses who also identify as artists. The aim of this research is to contribute to the growing body of research meant to better understand the experiences of individuals who have experienced adjudication of sexual offenses, and how individuals can use their artistic identities and artistic expression to articulate their journeys through the adjudication process.

Your participation will entail four separate steps: the initial survey to follow this acknowledgement, two video interviews with the researcher, and an independent art-making directive. Video interviews will be recorded for transcription purposes.

You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this research. You may have a proxy complete this questionnaire on your behalf and/or set up your Microsoft Teams video calls if you have any restrictions pertaining to your Internet usage. Please refer to your supervising bodies (i.e. probation) for any concerns regarding your personal rules for compliance.

Click the link for the interest survey: https://lesley.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLtaE6vkguFX2ey