Advancing Wellness, Autonomy & Human Rights
To promote optimal public wellness and individual autonomy by advancing ethics, supporting evidence-based healthcare policies, and funding initiatives that protect patients' rights in complex environments.
AAWA supports research, education, and selected initiatives that advance individual autonomy, informed decision-making, and well-being for people affected by religiously restrictive environments.
What We Support
AAWA raises and directs charitable funding to research, education, and support initiatives that advance autonomy, informed decision-making, and well-being for people affected by religiously restrictive environments.
AJWRB
AJWRB advances research, education, expert policy analysis, clinical guidelines, and peer-reviewed publication concerning Jehovah’s Witness medical policy, informed consent, patient autonomy, and related issues, providing evidence-based resources for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, patients, and families navigating complex medical and ethical decisions.
Open Minds Foundation
Open Minds Foundation promotes critical thinking and greater public understanding of coercive control, undue influence, and high-control environments. Through education, research, and public awareness, OMF helps individuals, families, professionals, and communities better recognize and respond to controlling practices.
Stop Mandated Shunning
Stop Mandated Shunning is an advocacy and public-education initiative raising awareness of the psychological, social, and relational harms of mandated shunning. SMS promotes rigorous research, informed discussion, professional understanding, support for affected individuals and families, and legal and public-policy responses.
Mandated Shunning Research Project
Independent researchers at the University of Roehampton are examining mandated shunning and its psychological, social, and relational effects. The research is conducted under established university academic standards, with methodology, analysis, and findings determined independently of AAWA and other supporting organizations.
Support Our Work
AAWA raises funds and seeks grants to support research, education, advocacy, and assistance initiatives that advance autonomy, informed decision-making, and well-being for people affected by religiously restrictive environments.
Contributions help AAWA sustain and expand the projects featured above, support independent research and educational initiatives, and provide practical assistance where it can make a meaningful difference.
Make a Difference
Support AAWA with a one-time contribution or help sustain our work through recurring monthly giving.
AAWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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