INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THERAPEUTIC

The International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence (ISTJ) is a non-profit organization based in Holmdel, New Jersey, USA. With a focus on education, the society aims to advance the understanding and application of therapeutic jurisprudence, which is the study of how legal systems can affect the emotions, behaviors, and mental health of individuals involved. The organization operates with a modest financial profile, having assets of $22,470, revenues of $3,780, and expenses totaling $1,874. The ISTJ is managed by a team of dedicated directors and a chair, all of whom volunteer their time without compensation. The leadership includes Shelley Kierstead as Chair and several directors such as Astrid Birgden, Kathy Cerminara, and Michael Perlin, among others. The society does not specify particular cities or states that it funds, indicating a potentially broad or unspecified geographical focus for its educational initiatives.