With student fights becoming a pressing issue in Massachusetts, JRI received a DESE grant to provide specialized training that fosters a safer, more supportive school environment. Farley Elementary in Hudson, MA, is tackling student mental health with a sensory-friendly “safe space” and trauma-informed strategies.

With training led by Tara Sagor, Director of Training and Trauma Response at JRI, staff focus on understanding the needs behind behaviors. “Most kids aren’t looking for attention; they’re looking for connection,” Sagor explained.

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JRI is excited to share 2 training opportunities that can expand your capacity in better understanding trauma reactive behaviors in your clients or your own children as well as vicarious trauma and burnout in yourself. Register for one training or both!

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) recently hosted state Rep. Sam Montaño at two Jamaica Plain locations.

Montaño toured JRI’s Metro Boston Community Based Services location on Washington Street and its Health and Housing division on Amory Street. The conversations centered around behavioral health needs and long-term support and services for children facing mental health, developmental and medical challenges, as well as housing and legal assistance for homeless youth and individuals living with HIV & HCV.

JRI's GROW Greenhouse was featured on Chronicle! Watch it here.

Anchor Academy is a special education, therapeutic day school that serves school aged students between the ages of 10-22. Anchor Academy operates as an extended year, 11 month academic program, with an optional summer experience. Certified special education teachers provide students with a curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework. The curriculum prepares students for high school graduation and transition to post-secondary education, career or vocational training.

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Stories of Resiliency: Individuals share their lived experiences, the tools that helped them through difficult times and the ultimate positive impact it had on them.

January 22nd 2025 at 12pm

Each discussion is facilitated by a caregiver with lived experience. Please join us for any and all discussions that resonate with you to expand your village. JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment.

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JRI announces the promotion of Kari Beserra to Chief Operating Officer at JRI.  This promotion is a testament to Kari’s outstanding dedication, strategic vision and exceptional leadership throughout her nearly twenty-five years at JRI.  Her contributions have been invaluable in empowering our dynamic team and progressing JRI forward, making her the clear choice to fill this role.  

My Life My Choice, a program of JRI, is partnering with the Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J Galibois to expand services to adolescent survivors of human trafficking, and to provide training and consultation to young people and their service providers on the Cape.

Read the full article in the Cape Cod Times.

A message from Francine Rosenberg, JRI's Chairperson of the Board of Trustees:

Following nearly 40 years of unwavering dedication to JRI, Andy Pond has made the decision to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer.

During Andy’s tenure, JRI has grown in size and scope but has never lost its core values or commitment to justice.  Andy has consistently modeled integrity and passion for the mission of this organization. He has cultivated a strong, diverse, and highly competent leadership team who will help to assure a seamless transition.