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.

Gardening Resources of Wellness, affectionately known as "Grow," is a program offered by JRI (Justice Resource Institute) that is dedicated to exploring the benefits of horticultural therapy and nature-based approaches. At its core, Grow is on a mission to help clients reconnect with themselves by harnessing our deep, innate connection with nature.

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. 

Trauma Sensitive Yoga is changing lives in the Middle East thanks to a refugee-led initiative to help women and children recover from complex trauma & PTSD.

Refugee TCTSY Community Leaders from Syria and Palestine are working to restore a sense of safety and agency for women and children living in United Nations refugee camps in both Lebanon and Palestine.

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.

JRI is thrilled to announce that members of our staff have been awarded scholarships to participate in our partnered scholarship program with Boston College in the fall, attending the Latinx Leadership Program, fully in Spanish.