Rhode Island for Community and Justice

What Rhode Island for Community and Justice does

Rhode Island for Community and Justice (RICJ) is a Providence-based 501(c)(3) social justice nonprofit operating statewide across Rhode Island. The organization was formally incorporated in 2005 after its predecessor NCCJ-RI/SNE ceased operations, though it traces its institutional heritage to 1953 through the Community & Justice Awards program and to 1988 through the Metcalf Diversity in the Media Award. RICJ employs between 11 and 50 staff and operates three core program pillars: Youth Empowerment (Project RESPECT summer leadership camp at Salve Regina University and the year-round Youth Action Council), Juvenile Justice (statewide support for 35+ Juvenile Hearing Boards including USDOE-funded case management), and customized DEI training delivered by youth facilitators to corporations, nonprofits, and police departments. Additional programs include the Young Women's Equity Coalition (7-month BIPOC mentorship), annual fundraising events dating to 1953 and 1988, and stewardship of community legacy assets including the 9/11 Wall of Hope Memorial.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology and has no public API, software product, or AI/ML capability. Service delivery is conducted in-person at its 271 N Main Street headquarters, partner venues (schools, universities, community centers), and statewide JHB locations. RICJ's revenue model is diversified across individual donations (collected via PayPal and Zeffy), institutional grants (USDOE, Rhode Island Foundation, Tufts Health Plan Foundation, Women's Fund of Rhode Island), fee-for-service DEI training with nonprofit discounts, and signature fundraising events including the annual Community & Justice Awards and Metcalf Awards. Youth programs are delivered free with scholarships; Project RESPECT requires a $100 deposit with full-cost coverage above $1,000 per delegate.

RICJ's customer base spans government agencies (DCYF, police departments, JHBs across 35+ municipalities), educational institutions (Salve Regina University as host venue), individual donors, and corporate/nonprofit DEI training clients. The organization reports strong outcome metrics: 90% of youth completing JHB programs avoid re-arrest, 82% of youth program participants complete and continue into additional programs, and over 300 youth (including 121 BIPOC youth) were served through JHBs in 2023. Strategic partnerships span Tides Family Services (case management supervision), InnateFive (CliftonStrengths), Annie E. Casey Foundation (national reform convening), and a referral network including Mentor RI, Black Pilots Association of RI, and Family Service of Rhode Island.

Name

Rhode Island for Community and Justice

Legal name

Rhode Island for Community and Justice

Website

https://ricj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rhode Island for Community and Justice (RICJ) is a Providence-based nonprofit that operates statewide programs in youth empowerment, juvenile justice diversion through Juvenile Hearing Boards, and DEI training, serving Rhode Island youth, BIPOC young women, at-risk youth, and organizational clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Justice Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Child and Youth Services (62411), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE)

Keywords

• Social justice nonprofit
• Youth empowerment programs
• Diversity equity inclusion training
• Juvenile justice diversion
• Restorative justice services

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals via the website using PayPal and Zeffy platforms, in-person donations, phone donations, and email-arranged contributions including matching gifts.
2. Grants and Government Funding: USDOE funding for three urban JHBs to have case management services for three years, supporting pilot program to demonstrate benefits of case management for youth.
3. DEI Training Services: Fee-for-service DEI training workshops customized for organizations including corporations, nonprofits, and police departments. Competitive rates offered with special nonprofit discounts.
4. Sponsorship and Fundraising Events: Annual Community & Justice Awards fundraiser with sponsorship packages. 2025 Sponsorship Package available for download.
5. Community Giving Campaigns: Participation in #401GIVES campaign organized by United Way of Rhode Island, raising $18,410 towards a $20,000 goal in 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rhode Island for Community and Justice is a social justice nonprofit that delivers youth empowerment programs, juvenile justice diversion and case management support, and customized Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training workshops. Its flagship offerings include Project RESPECT (a week-long youth leadership summer camp), the Youth Action Council (year-round after-school civic engagement program), Juvenile Hearing Board support across Rhode Island, and fee-based DEI training facilitated by youth for corporations, nonprofits, and police departments.

Product overview

Rhode Island for Community and Justice (RICJ) offers a portfolio of social justice programs centered around three core pillars: Youth Empowerment, Juvenile Justice, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training. Youth Empowerment includes Project RESPECT (a week-long leadership summer camp) and the Youth Action Council (year-round after-school program). Juvenile Justice encompasses support for Juvenile Hearing Boards throughout Rhode Island with case management services funded by USDOE. DEI Training provides customized workshops facilitated by trained youth facilitators. Additional offerings include the Young Women's Equity Coalition (a 7-month mentorship program for BIPOC young women), annual Community & Justice Awards, Metcalf Diversity in the Media Awards, and stewardship of the 9/11 Wall of Hope Memorial. The organization does not offer a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Empowerment Programs Comprehensive youth development initiative for high-school-aged Rhode Island youth, encompassing leadership development, mentoring, after-school programming, community service, and DEI-related career preparation. Includes Project RESPECT summer camp and the Youth Action Council year-round civic engagement program. Programs are free with scholarships available for participants.
• Project RESPECT Youth Leadership Institute Week-long summer leadership institute held at Salve Regina University that empowers youth to become leaders in social change through interactive workshops, team building, and leadership training focused on racial equity and community engagement. Costs over $1,000 per delegate with scholarships provided for financial need and a $100 deposit required.
• Youth Action Council (YAC) Year-round after-school program where youth build on Project RESPECT lessons and turn their passion for social justice into action through civic engagement projects and campaigns. Free for participants.
• Young Women's Equity Coalition (YWEC) Seven-month training and mentorship program for high-school-aged BIPOC young women in Rhode Island, providing DEI skill development, workshops, and one-on-one mentorship with BIWoC leaders. Free for participants.
• Juvenile Hearing Board Support Services Community-based diversion program supporting volunteer Juvenile Hearing Boards across 35+ Rhode Island municipalities with training, best-practices sharing, data collection, expert presentations, and case management. RICJ helps JHBs divert eligible youth from Family Court, achieving a 90% re-arrest avoidance rate.
• JHB Case Management Services Case management services funded by a USDOE grant for urban Juvenile Hearing Boards, including scheduling, connecting youth and families with services, and providing restorative assignment guidance. The pilot program demonstrates the benefits of case management for youth involved with the juvenile justice system.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Training Workshops Customized DEI training workshops facilitated by youth facilitators, covering topics including team building, conflict resolution, implicit bias, restorative justice, and racial justice. Tailored to the needs of corporations, nonprofits, and law enforcement organizations. Competitive rates offered with special nonprofit discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of youth who go through JHBs avoid re-arrest
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tides Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRICJ partners with Tides Family Services for the USDOE-funded JHB case management pilot program. Tides provides case supervision and ongoing professional development in best practices for the JHB case manager.
• InnateFivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with InnateFive to implement CliftonStrengths assessment in JHB settings. Claudia Cardozo, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach from InnateFive, provides training to JHB coordinators on administering assessments and interpreting results with youth.
• Mentor RIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for youth program referrals through RICJ's network. Helps facilitate connections between JHB youth and additional mentorship programs.
• Black Pilots Association of RIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for youth program referrals through RICJ's network. Provides aviation and mentorship opportunities for interested youth.
• Pawtucket Juvenile Hearing BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner JHB in USDOE-funded case management pilot program. One of three urban JHBs receiving case management services through the program.
• Central Falls Juvenile Hearing BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner JHB in USDOE-funded case management pilot program. One of three urban JHBs receiving case management services through the program.
• FRIENDS WAYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRhode Island nonprofit providing trauma-informed grief services and support free of cost to youth and families. RICJ hosted Community Ally Coalition meeting with FRIENDS WAY to help JHB members serve grieving youth.
• Salve Regina UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for Project RESPECT Youth Leadership Institute summer camp. Provides campus facilities for week-long leadership program for youth.
• Annie E. Casey FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational foundation convening stakeholders in youth justice. RICJ participated in 'The Five: Opportunities to Establish Equitable Youth Justice Systems' convening in Houston, TX with over 400 attendees from 49 states.
• Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency represented at Spring 2023 JHB Statewide Gathering. Provides oversight and funding for juvenile justice services in Rhode Island.
• Family Service of Rhode IslandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides free 8-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid training. JHB members signed up for full-day training following presentation at statewide gathering.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Communities In Schools: Communities In Schools provides wraparound student support and case management inside schools to keep at-risk youth engaged, closely paralleling RICJ's wraparound case management for JHB-involved youth.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence: Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence delivers after-school youth development, leadership, and DEI-adjacent programming to the same at-risk youth population in Providence that RICJ serves through Project RESPECT and the Youth Action Council.
• National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ): RICJ is the direct institutional successor to NCCJ-RI/SNE, inheriting its mission of reducing bias and bigotry. NCCJ operates the same model of intergroup dialogue, youth programs, and workplace diversity training at a national scale, making it the closest peer.
• YWCA Rhode Island: YWCA Rhode Island runs youth empowerment, DEI programming, and advocacy on equity for women and BIPOC communities in the same Rhode Island geography. RICJ's Young Women's Equity Coalition overlaps directly with YWCA's mission and constituency.
• Tides Family Services: Tides Family Services is RICJ's direct case management partner on the USDOE-funded JHB pilot, providing supervision and best-practice support. It is a Rhode Island-based youth and family services nonprofit operating the same juvenile justice continuum.

Broad incumbents

• Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): SPLC is a national civil rights nonprofit that pursues bias reduction, juvenile justice reform, and DEI education. It operates at far larger scale but shares RICJ's bias/bigotry reduction and juvenile justice reform mandate.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): ADL is a national anti-bias and civil rights organization that delivers anti-bias education, youth programs, and training to schools, law enforcement, and workplaces. It operates at much larger scale than RICJ but serves the same anti-bias/DEI training customer set.
• NAACP Providence Branch: The NAACP operates Rhode Island chapters focused on racial justice advocacy, youth programming, and bias reduction, broadly comparable to RICJ's civil rights and equity mission with a national umbrella.
• Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights: RFK Human Rights runs social justice education and youth leadership programs aligned with RICJ's Project RESPECT and youth advocacy model, with a national platform and broader human rights scope.

Emerging players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island operates one-on-one youth mentorship across the state, directly comparable to the mentoring component of RICJ's YWEC and youth programs, and is listed as a referral partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RI4CJ
• Facebookfacebook.com/RI4CJ
• Instagraminstagram.com/ri4cj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rhode-island-for-community-and-justice

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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