Policy Research Associates, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever monthly newsletter! For over 30 years, we’ve delivered technical assistance and conducted research and trainings through our technical assistance centers and national programs. During this time, we have relied on you to come to us for updates via our websites and social media accounts. Now, we want to deliver the best news and resources that we have to offer directly to you in the form of a monthly newsletter. Each newsletter will highlight news, events, and resources from all of our areas of expertise to help you create positive social change. We look forward to your readership and your feedback!

September 12, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will explore the myths, realities, and best practices related to treating justice-involved populations and also provide access to supplemental information on LGBT, transition-aged youth, co-occurring disorders, and Veterans who are justice-involved.

The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Debra Pinals of the University of Michigan and Dr. Marvin Swartz of Duke University School of Medicine and will feature prerecorded interviews with national experts and special guests on best practices for treating justice-involved people.

Participants will have access to report briefs on treating justice-involved LGBT, co-occurring disorders, transition-aged youth, and Veteran populations following the webinar. 

For the third year in a row, Policy Research Associates, Inc. has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) in its annual Workplace Health Achievement Index. By embedding a culture of health and wellness in the office, PRA was able to surpass its previous bronze-level awards to achieve silver-level recognition this year! New in 2018, PRA began using the American Heart Association’s “My Life Check®” tool, a specialized, science-based online tool designed to help protect people from heart disease. Through its WellStaff Committee, PRA encourages healthy living by providing a number of options for our employees, including physical activity and wellness support, access to healthy foods, and a tobacco-free workplace.