This approach involves using victim and offender dialogue in the criminal justice system to address the harm caused by crime. It can occur throughout the criminal justice process, from pre-arrest to post-sentence. Additionally, the approach often includes URL: Visit resource … Continued
Youth peer mentoring programs aim to foster ongoing relationships between older and younger youth. The programs generally pair older youth or young adults – often a high school or college student – with a younger child or adolescent. Mentors and … Continued
These programs assist students and youth process their encounters with trauma and enable them to effectively cope with the feelings (e.g., anger, fear, etc.) that may result from these experiences. The programs generally consist of trauma screening and as URL: … Continued
This approach represents a commitment for health care systems to prioritize the safety of patients and clinical staff that care for those at risk of suicide. Zero suicide is based on the belief that death by suicide under the care … Continued
The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by establishing a blueprint for health and health care organizations. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
Employment transportation information for workforce development professionals helping jobseekers and employees access jobs in Massachusetts. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
Resources for implementing a worksite-based commute options program. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
This resource provides a guide for Massachusetts residents seeking information on housing for low and moderate income families and individuals as well as a tool to locate a service provider in your city or town. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: … Continued
The Housing Choice Initiative provides incentives, rewards, technical assistance and targeted legislative reform to encourage and empower municipalities to plan and build the diverse housing stock that the Commonwealth needs to continue to thrive. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
Tax increment financing (TIF) is a real estate strategy that allows authorities to earmark a development’s future property tax revenue to finance the development. In theory, TIFs are reserved for urban renewal projects. In reality, however, they are more URL: … Continued
