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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 and highly competent leadership team who will help to assure a seamless transition.

JRI named a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts for the Ninth Consecutive Year.  Read the full article here.

Michelle has been part of JRI since 2007 and has worked in the Residential Division ever since. She started as an intern at Pelham Academy, and has been a Clinician, a Clinical Administrator, Assistant Director, a Director and most recently a Division Director of Residential Services.  Michelle brings her clinical background to this new role with training in SMART, ARC, and Neurofeedback. She has been a Clinical Supervisor for many years and also brings knowledge of how to implement treatment in a group care setting. She is also a certified BCC trainer.

Riley Borden was 14 and in middle school when the state Department of Children & Families removed her and her younger brother from their father’s home and placed her in the first of what ultimately would be seven foster homes.

This remarkable grant will empower JRI's Early Childhood Training and Consultation program to enhance the social-emotional development and behavioral health of children. By providing expert guidance and support in early education and care settings in Massachusetts, we're creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive and blossom.

Read the full article here. 

We are pleased to announce that Melanie has been awarded a scholarship to participate in our partnered scholarship program with William James College, Masters in Counseling.