McLaughlin, Debora

The Spiral Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Newton, MA, dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of sensory integration and sensory processing dysfunction through education and research. They offer a wide range of educational programs and resources for therapists, professionals, adults, and caregivers of children with sensory processing difficulties, aiming to improve the lives and well-being of individuals with sensory dysfunction worldwide. With a focus on conducting and disseminating current research, the Spiral Foundation provides courses, webinars, toolkits, and research studies on sensory processing topics. Their mission is to support therapists and professionals in their work with individuals with sensory processing difficulties, as well as empower adults and children living with sensory dysfunction and their families.Generated from the website

Strategies For Youth Inc, based in Cambridge, MA, is a national policy and training organization dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for youth interacting with law enforcement. They provide developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and racially equitable training for law enforcement officers, as well as conduct original research to raise awareness of this issue. Their mission is to repair the broken relationship between police and communities by offering guidance through their 12 Model Law Enforcement Policies for Youth Interaction and teaching youth how to navigate interactions with law enforcement officers. With a focus on trauma-informed approaches, Strategies For Youth also offers interactive games like "Know Your Triggers" to help youth understand and manage trauma. They have trained numerous officers and game leaders, reaching out to both law enforcement agencies and youth to create a positive impact. By addressing the lack of training and providing the right guidance, Strategies For Youth aims to reduce the negative consequences of interactions between police and youth, ultimately improving the future prospects of young individuals involved in the juvenile justice system.Generated from the website