The Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is a
nonprofit organization
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based in
Boston
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,
, that provides
outpatient
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specialty
mental health
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services to disadvantaged, under-served and severely impacted youth and adults.
Community services
The JRI has been involved in providing the following services:
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HIV
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case management
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Sex offender
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treatment (cancelled in 2003)
* Outreach services to
homeless youth
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Overview
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References
External links
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Non-profit organizations based in Boston
Community organizations
Mental health organizations based in Massachusetts