THE JOHN GRAVES
RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
Through research, writing, and education, The John Graves Research Institute connects history, ethics, and public policy to the challenges facing families and communities. We offer informed perspectives and practical resources that strengthen understanding, encourage responsibility, and help people act.
What Caregivers Need to Know
Practical, research-supported guidance for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers, parents, and professionals navigating difficult behavior, school concerns, IEPs, and service systems.
Understanding a child’s circumstances and holding them accountable belong together. This book helps caregivers do both.
By Richard A. Graves, M.A., M.A.R., CADC
Digital PDF edition • $10.99 • No physical book will be shipped.
Richard A. Graves
M.A., M.A.R., CADC
Richard A. Graves is an author, educator, historian, theologian, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor whose experience spans adult corrections and juvenile justice—as an officer, clinician, and administrator. His work connects research, professional practice, and the responsibilities of families, communities, and institutions.
He holds a Master of Arts in History from Southern New Hampshire University, a Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Ministry and Leadership from Dallas Christian College. He also holds a postgraduate Executive Certificate in Public Policy from Liberty University, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy with a focus on social policy.
A Marine Corps Reserve and Illinois Air National Guard veteran, husband, and father, Graves brings practical experience and scholarly inquiry to his writing and teaching. Through The John Graves Research Institute, he examines history, ethics, and public policy while developing resources that strengthen families, encourage informed action, and promote meaningful accountability.
Contact the Institute
For questions about publications, caregiver resources, speaking engagements, or professional collaboration, please get in touch.
richardgraves@live.com
Our work connects history, ethics, and public policy to strengthen families, inform communities, and encourage meaningful accountability.