The Justice Management Institute

American Educational Research Association, founded in 1916, is an international professional organization that assists in curriculum development and promotes dissemination and practical application of educational research. AERA has 12 divisions that focus on substantive and professional interests, including administration and curriculum support to staff trainers and education policy and politics. It has more than 22,000 members, including educators, administrators, directors of research, people working with testing and evaluation in federal, state and local agencies, counselors and graduate students. The organization supports a broad range of disciplines including education, psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology and political science. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

NDRN's mission is to promote the integrity and capacity of the P&A and CAP national network and to advocate for the enactment and vigorous enforcement of laws protecting civil and human rights of people with disabilities. The National Disability Rights Network ( NDRN ) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy ( P&A ) Systems and Client Assistance Programs ( CAP ) for individuals with disabilities. Collectively, the P&A/CAP network is the largest provider of legally based advocacy services to people with disabilities in the United States. Through training and technical assistance, legal support, and legislative advocacy, the National Disability Rights Network works to create a society in which people with disabilities are afforded equality of opportunity and are able to fully participate by exercising choice and self-determination. The National Disability Rights Network serves a wide range of individuals with disabilities ' including, but not limited to, those with cognitive, mental, sensory, and physical disabilities ' by guarding against abuse ; advocating for basic rights ; and ensuring accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and within the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

The American Art Therapy Association, based in Alexandria, VA, is dedicated to advancing art therapy as a regulated mental health profession. With over 50 years of experience, they advocate for the profession, support art therapists throughout their careers, and promote mental health for individuals, families, and communities. Art therapy utilizes active art-making and applied psychological theory within a therapeutic relationship to enrich lives. Art therapists, who hold Master's degrees or higher, work in various settings such as medical institutions, schools, wellness centers, and independent practices, serving clients through the creative process to enhance well-being.Generated from the website