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Research

Restorative Justice Exchange

The Exchange seeks to strengthen restorative practices in programs for prisoners, victims, and families of prisoners.

International Institute for Restorative Practices

The International Institute for Restorative Practices is dedicated to the advanced education of professionals and to the conduct of research that can develop the growing field of restorative practices, with the goal of positively influencing human behavior and strengthening civil society throughout the world.

National Network to End Domestic Violence

The Network works closely with domestic violence coalitions, allied organization, and individuals to understand the ongoing and emerging needs of domestic violence victims and advocacy programs.

Family Research Laboratory

The Family Research Laboratory works to understand family violence and the impact of violence in families.

Crimes Against Children Research Center

The mission of the Crimes Against Children Research Center is to combat crimes against children by providing high quality research and statistics to the public, policymakers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners.

European Forum for Restorative Justice

This non-governmental organization's general aim is to help establish and develop victim-offender mediation and other restorative justice practices throughout Europe.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI operates a hotline which provides information, resource referrals, and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public. Contact the NAMI hotline toll free at 800–950–NAMI (6264) or by text "NAMI" to 741741.

Center for Public Representation

The Center for Public Representation seeks to improve the quality of lives of people with mental illness and other disabilities through the systemic enforcement of their legal rights while promoting improvements in services for citizens with disabilities.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

For three decades, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for people with mental disabilities.

Vera Institute of Justice

The Vera Institute of Justice combines expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance to help leaders in government and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety.