Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a leading social justice organization in New England, has received a $600,000 federal grant to help residential treatment centers across the country improve care for trauma-impacted youth and their families.
In the field of behavioral health there is an increasing demand by funding entities and regulatory bodies to provide objective evidence of clinical treatment outcomes. Today, health care providers are using electronic data tracking systems and clinical analytics to assess treatment and implement changes to care.
FALL RIVER — The Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County is looking for individuals, teams and spon-sors for its fourth annual charity golf tournament, Eagles and Birdies for You...Hope and Healing for Children.
The event will be held Monday, Oct. 4 at Fall River Country Club, 4232 N. Main St., Fall River, MA.
More than 7,500 children have come through the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County since it opened its doors in 2007. The center serves hundreds of Bristol County children who are victims of child abuse and as-sociated trauma.
We all need the people in our lives who know us and care about us, who celebrate our successes and comfort us in hard times. These are the people we call when we get a new job, lock our keys in the car or are facing a big decision.
Permanent, supportive connections are especially important in childhood, when parents, coaches, mentors and teachers help children develop their identity and values, help them know who they are, develop their strengths and set goals in their life.
Christina Patts, director of behavioral health and trauma services in Southeastern Massachusetts for JRI was recently interviewed by the Taunton Daily Gazette about how mental health care has changed. Read the full article.
Between 700 and 800 cases of child sexual abuse are referred on average each year to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County, which provides treatment and support to victims and their families.
Check out the op-ed, written by Ed Powell, Executive Director of STRIVE Boston and Vice President of Community Engagement, in CommonWealth Magazine.
Watch this PBS News Hour episode featuring the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence as well as Hilary Hodgdon from JRI.
Do you have a question about JRI services?
Rachel has been a part of the JRI team since January, 2000. For over 20 years, Rachel has been working in the field of human services assisting families with accessing and navigating services. Rachel received her Bachelors degree in psychology and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University. She was promoted in July 2005 to Family Networks Program Director where she closely worked with the Department of Children Families for 10 years ensuring that children and families received the highest quality of individualized services ranging from community based through residential care. Rachel is very dedicated to helping the individuals she works with and is committed to improving the lives of children and families. Rachel’s passion for creative service programming inspires her in her role as JRI Service Navigator.
