On September 10, 2024, the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) held its inaugural Emerging Threats Symposium. The full-day event, hosted at the Beverly Police Department in Massachusetts, welcomed more than 25 in-person attendees and 252 online participants. The symposium aimed to address some of the most pressing emerging threats in public health and […]
PAARI Welcomes Schenectady PD to Speak on Current Deflection Initiatives
SCHENECTADY, NY September 23, 2024 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is pleased to announce its latest Partner Spotlight Series webinar, featuring the Schenectady Police Department. This monthly series shines a light on outstanding PAARI partners, and for September, Schenectady PD’s deflection initiatives will take center stage. The virtual event, scheduled for […]
Maine Statewide Convening: Advancing Deflection and Diversion Efforts in the State
On Thursday, September 5th, 2024, the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) and Volunteers of America (VOA) Northern New England co-hosted another successful Maine Statewide Convening. With 71 community members registered, the event focused on advancing deflection and diversion efforts in Maine, providing a valuable platform for attendees to address ongoing challenges and explore […]
Johnson County, KS Presents to National Nonprofit PAARI
JOHNSON COUNTY, KS August 8, 2024 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) was excited to feature members of the Johnson County Co-Responder program in its Partner Spotlight Series on Tuesday, July 30. This monthly series highlighted exceptional PAARI partners, and July’s spotlight was on the impactful work being done in […]
PAARI AmeriCorps VISTA and Staff Participate in Virtual Recovery Coach Training
At PAARI, we are dedicated to supporting law enforcement agencies in developing non-arrest pathways to treatment and recovery. As part of this mission, four of our AmeriCorps VISTAs and one PAARI staff member participated in the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy. This voluntary training aimed to equip our team with the essential skills and knowledge needed […]
Jeffersontown, KY PD Expands Naloxone Access with Overdose Emergency Kit Box Distribution
July 25, 2024 JEFFERSONTOWN, KY – The Jeffersontown Police Department is excited to announce the rollout of 25 permanent overdose emergency kit boxes. This initiative, led by the department’s REACH Unit, aims to reduce the number of fatal and nonfatal opioid overdoses in the city. The approach includes expanding access to Narcan […]
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