About the Institute
Independent, evidence-based, and victim-centered
Accountability Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to transparency, accountability, public awareness, victim advocacy, and institutional responsibility.
Our mission
“To promote transparency, accountability, public awareness, and safer communities through education, research, advocacy, and responsible oversight.”
We focus on situations where individuals in positions of trust, authority, or power cause harm — particularly crimes involving children, abuse, exploitation, misconduct, or abuse of authority. We are non-partisan and take no political positions.
Our values
What guides our work
Integrity
Honest, principled work in service of the public good.
Transparency
Open methods, open data, and open reporting.
Accountability
We hold institutions — and ourselves — to high standards.
Compassion
A victim-centered approach in everything we do.
Evidence-Based Research
Decisions grounded in rigorous, peer-informed research.
Public Service
We exist to serve communities, not interests.
Our approach
How we work
Research first
Every initiative is grounded in peer-informed research. We publish open-methodology studies so our findings can be scrutinized, replicated, and built upon.
Transparent by default
Open data, open methods, and open reporting. We believe transparency is the foundation of trust and accountability.
Survivor-centered
Survivor voices are central to our policy positions, program design, and public communications. Nothing about them without them.
Leadership
Our team & board
A multidisciplinary team of researchers, child-protection professionals, and advocates. Profiles are placeholders for your real team.
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Leads strategy, partnerships, and the Institute’s overall mission.
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Oversees studies, data, and the open-methodology program.
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Coordinates the six accountability initiatives nationwide.
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Leads survivor-centered advocacy and public awareness.
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Chairs the independent board safeguarding our non-partisan mission.
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Advises on policy, compliance, and institutional accountability.
Accountability, ourselves
Nonprofit credibility
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Registered as a tax-exempt public charity, with full IRS compliance and public disclosure.
Open financials
Annual reports, budgets, and audited financial statements are published for public review.
Independent governance
An independent board of directors provides oversight, ensuring mission integrity and non-partisan operations.