Letter from the CEO
We do much of our work in partnership with local, state and federal agencies, and are very proud to have been chosen to work with the Department of Justice's National Institute of Corrections in a new nationwide prisoner reintegration program.
In 2003, we celebrated the 125th anniversary of our humble yet visionary beginnings. In 1878, several eminent Bostonians including educators, men of the ministry and dedicated activists were drawn together by a commitment to social reform. Their mission: To educate the public about the causes of crime, advance public morality and assist discharged prisoners. Those early goals have shifted with the passing decades, but remained focused on serving people in need and keeping communities safe.
In the 1960s, we opened half-way houses for adult offenders and led efforts to professionalize parole; in the '70s, we implemented standards for correctional facilities; in the 80's we initiated mediation in Massachusetts' criminal courts and introduced the concept of day reporting centers as an alternative to incarceration; and in the '90s we spearheaded efforts overhauling Massachusetts' criminal sentencing system and began offering residential services to developmentally disabled individuals.
As innovators in service delivery and social policy, we remain deeply committed to the search for effective and cost-efficient ways to enhance the quality of life in our communities and to advance the quality of justice in our government. Thank you for your interest in Community Resources for Justice. 
Our direct service programs range from residential homes for mentally retarded and developmentally disabled adults to programs targeting at-risk youth and adult offenders. In addition to 25 residential and day programs serving more than 5,000 New Englanders annually, we also conduct research, public education and advocacy campaigns aimed at enhancing the quality of justice and the quality of life for our client populations.
John J. Larivee
Chief Executive Officer