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  • Caregiver Connection Series: No Perfect Parent

    December 9th 6:00pm-7:00pm
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  • Caregiver Connection Series: Stories of Resiliency

    October 21st 12:00pm-1:00pm
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  • Anchor Academy Featured on WCVB’s 5 for Good

    Anchor Academy was recently spotlighted on WCVB-TV’s 5 for Good for its partnership with the Community Boating Center in New Bedford.
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  • Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler and Amy Kershaw, commissioner of the state Department of Early Education and Care, visit Rediscovery House in Waltham

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In social justice, the big issues don’t have straightforward solutions.

You need the right resources to help you…
Address the effects of trauma and ensure stable support for those affected by it.
Advocate for our communities and workplace.
Ensure stable support for those facing significant life changes.
Understand, navigate, and work within complex systems.
Bridge research gaps in trauma-informed and culturally competent care.
Finding those resources can be 
a major challenge.

At JRI, we provide comprehensive resources that offer opportunities and help empower communities, families, and professionals.

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Over 50 years 
of advocating 
for social 
justice

JRI takes on challenges with a level of risk and complexity that have been historically difficult for public and private entities to address.
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Join the leaders in social justice.

Join a community of professionals dedicated to making a difference. Explore meaningful careers with 
a competitive benefit package and unlimited growth opportunities. Enhance your skills, broaden your social justice understanding, and transform the lives of those you serve.
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Who We Serve

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Children, Families,
& Individuals

Find pathways to support with essential resources that empower you to navigate life’s challenges confidently.
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Professionals

Discover groundbreaking research and innovations shaping the future of behavioral health and social justice.
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State Agencies

Better serve your community with location-specific resources and a streamlined referral process.

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Educators

Enhance educational outcomes with training, resources, and tools in trauma-informed practices and social-emotional health.
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How We Serve

THE JRI CIRCLE
Our process is an ongoing circle of innovation and impact—where data drives our research, informs our training, shapes our programs, and transforms lives.

Discover how we turn insights into action for a better world.
We develop our training programs to meet the diverse needs of various organizations, empowering them to create safer, more supportive environments for those they serve. These programs cover a broad range of topics, including:

● Trauma-informed care
● Cultural responsiveness
● De-escalation strategies
● Self-care and Vicarious Trauma

Our approach emphasizes practical skills, evidence-based practices, and innovative solutions to complex challenges, ensuring participants can apply their learning directly to their work environments.
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We are deeply committed to offering a wide range of accessible resources for continuity of care and comprehensive support. Our resources span from vital information for families and professionals to specific tools for state agencies and educators, all designed to empower and assist those we serve.

We aim to be a beacon of hope and guidance, facilitating access to necessary services and information that foster stability, healing, and growth.

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To advance the effectiveness of mental health care, we proudly offer the Client Assessment Tracking System (CATS). CATS is an innovative product that

● Assesses client risk,
● Tracks treatment effectiveness,
● And facilitates comprehensive program evaluations.

By leveraging this tool, agencies can significantly improve service delivery, keeping interventions evidence-based and tailored to individual needs.
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Research is fundamental to enhancing the quality and impact of our programs. Our dedicated research team conducts studies that inform best practices, drive program innovation, and measure outcomes effectively.

Our research initiatives provide invaluable insights that empower our staff and partners to deliver more effective support. By translating research findings into practical strategies, we help shape policies and practices that foster resilience and healing for those we serve.
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JRI's intensive residential treatment programs, clinics, and community-based services are accredited by the Joint Commission. JRI's residential schools, group homes, day habilitation and Huntington at Symphony are accredited by CARF.
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