In its commitment to protect youth and families, Hillside Family of Agencies has developed a centralized program to review and approve all research involving human subjects. Before initiating a research project involving human subjects at Hillside Family of Agencies, a proposal must be reviewed and approved by our Institutional Review Board (IRB). While the principal investigator has primary responsibility for conducting study, Hillside Family of Agencies is responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of all involved study participants.