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The Joseph J. Peters Institute provides services for survivors of sexual abuse as well as offenders. The Institute evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and adults. JJPI also provides training opportunities to organizations throughout the region. Its research arm has received numerous grants from foundations such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Justice. | The Joseph J. Peters Institute provides services for survivors of sexual abuse as well as offenders. The Institute evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and adults. JJPI also provides training opportunities to organizations throughout the region. Its research arm has received numerous grants from foundations such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Justice. | ||
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Revision as of 21:01, 9 June 2012
JJPI is a non-profit mental health agency providing outpatient assessment and treatment services in the area of sexual abuse. The program began with the pioneering work of psychiatrist Joseph J. Peters, M.D. in 1955, and was one of the country's first initiatives in the treatment of sexual abuse. Over the years the organization has continued to evolve and now holds a national reputation for its work in assessment, treatment, prevention and education related to sexual abuse.
The Joseph J. Peters Institute provides services for survivors of sexual abuse as well as offenders. The Institute evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and adults. JJPI also provides training opportunities to organizations throughout the region. Its research arm has received numerous grants from foundations such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Justice.