A Focus on Research

Operating with transparency and integrity in our relationships with donors, collaborators, staff, governing bodies, and the public, maintaining accountability in both process & outcomes.

Law Enforcement Wellness

Evidence-based training, wellness interventions, and systemic reforms that improve safety outcomes for both officers and the communities they serve.

Gun Violence Prevention

Trauma-informed approaches, risk-reduction models, and community-centered interventions, promoting safety, resilience, and equitable access to prevention resources.

Social Media Impact

Research that clarifies risk pathways, promotes digital resilience, and informs policy and education efforts.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Prioritizing research that advances culturally responsive care, improves prevention and screening, and addresses systemic barriers to safety and recovery.

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# officers with at least severe anxiety​

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# officers with at least severe stress

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# officers reporting hazardous alcohol use

Leadership

Our Directors ensure governance, strategic discipline and effective risk oversight.

Dr. Davena Longshore, CIHC, MIS, MS, MSCP, PhDExecutive Director

With a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a specialization in military, police, and criminal psychology, Dr. Longshore brings a unique and deeply informed perspective to law enforcement wellness.

David Baker, PhDChief of Staff

Has a long record of service as a psychologist, researcher, professor, consultant, and senior administrator. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science.

Patricia Petrova, MSStatistical Data Analyst

Driven by a passion for leveraging data for societal impact, Patricia is eager to contribute her expertise to advancing psychology and behavioral healthcare for the greater good.

Jordan M. P. Garrett, LMHC-QS, NCCSocial Scientist

Currently serves as the Youth Services Coordinator for Miami-Dade EAT Youth Services Division, while being enrolled in Barry University’s Counseling Psychology Doctoral program.

Keith Glidewell, MBAFinancial Controller

Has a passion for continued learning and deploying automated and unified systems to make the processes of fiscal management more efficient, coherent and understandable.

Megan Amaturo, MPHGrant and Program Specialist

Her work focuses on bridging public health and public safety to create sustainable strategies that enhance the well-being of those who serve and their communities.

Marcus Cormier, MSVolunteer Copy Editor and Peer Reviewer

An accomplished educator, researcher, and advocate with extensive experience in higher education, applied linguistics, and international education.

"A system of constant research, innovation, and program evaluation is critical to meeting the health and mental health needs of all Americans."— Dr. Nicholas Cummings, Founder
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