In recent years, the Israeli government has resolved to address complex social problems such as poverty, crime, domestic violence, and social exclusion of minority populations through legislation and comprehensive national programs. The Social Inclusion Team at the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute supports these government and civil society efforts through research and data to promote the social inclusion of populations living in poverty, socially disadvantaged populations, and minority groups. The team also works to reduce the risk of minority populations of low socio-economic status or those facing stigmatization and discrimination.