He is currently involved in NIMH-funded research focused on the cultural adaptation of evidence-based parenting interventions for Latino populations. He is also a member of the MSU Violence Against Women Research and Outreach Initiative (VAWROI), and conducts research focused on examining the cultural relevance of services for Latina survivors and Latino men who batter. Dr. Parra-Cardona serves on the editorial boards of three leading journals in the fields of family therapy and family studies (Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, Family Process, and Family Relations).