Joseph J. Peters Institute

since 1955, the joseph j. peters institute has been helping individuals and families heal by providing expert clinical care to people suffering the effects of trauma. recognizing that true healing comes when an individual finds hope, the institute works to build that hope through trusted relationships between individuals and their treatment providers using evidence-based practices. today, the joseph j. peters institute is actively engaged in leading treatment and research efforts to understand the cause and effect of sexual and interpersonal violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other types of trauma. we are experienced in the prevention, treatment, and research of sexual and interpersonal violence, post-traumatic stress disorder and other forms of trauma, and remain one of the few agencies in the country that offers a comprehensive approach to trauma by addressing the entire cycle of abuse. at the institute, we recognize that survivors and offenders are diverse populations wit