These stories highlight our ongoing efforts to support the community and how we’re collectively making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Browse inspiring stories, discover new program initiatives, and learn more about our incredible team.
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November 11, 2026
We're proud to share that JRI received an ABH Salute to Excellence Award in recognition of the outstanding outcomes achieved through our CBT-i Sleep Study with adolescents in congregate care settings. Congratulations to the entire CBT-i team, including Dr. Hilary Hodgdon, Dr. Kerry-Ann Williams, Michelle Vaughan, Ashlyn Kapetanakis, Anthony Rando, and Eryn Maschek, who helped […]
November 11, 2026
JRI and Mia DeMarco, President & CEO, are honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts, ranking #39. We are proud to stand alongside an outstanding group of women-led organizations, each demonstrating vision, innovation, and a commitment to building thriving workplaces and stronger communities.
October 6, 2026
Postpartum mental health deserves more attention, more understanding, and more support. Emily Fiorini, PD, of First Connections, recently joined Boston 25 News to discuss postpartum mental health — including how to recognize symptoms, mitigate risk, and support new parents through what can be an incredibly vulnerable time. Thank you to Boston 25 News for creating […]
May 22, 2026
A recent series of visits to Cohannet Academy, a JRI program located within Taunton State Hospital, offered legislators a meaningful, on-the-ground look at one of Massachusetts’ most critical youth-serving programs. On April 14, State Representative Lisa Field of the 3rd Bristol District toured the facility and participated in a roundtable discussion with administrators and staff […]
May 22, 2026
Fall River, Mass. - Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a leader in social justice, is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. This is the fifth straight year JRI has garnered this honor, which earned the human services agency an additional award. The award recognizes exceptional, people-first cultures […]
December 18, 2025
Special edition of Globe Magazine honors the best employers in Massachusetts Needham, MA (DECEMBER 18, 2025) – JRI has been named one of the 2025 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 18th annual, employee-based survey from The Boston Globe. Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on […]
