On Thursday, May 15, the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) hosted the second Massachusetts Statewide Situation Table Convening at the Lynnfield Police Academy in Lynnfield, MA. The event brought together over 50 individuals from organizations across the state involved in Situation Tables, providing a platform for partners to connect, collaborate, and share insights. […]

This month, PAARI Executive Board Member Steve Jesi awarded seven individuals the Stephenie Jesi Scholarship for Individuals in Long-Term Recovery. These scholarships are given in loving memory of Steve’s daughter, Stephenie Jesi, who tragically passed away in 2015 after a long and courageous battle with substance use disorder. Stephenie was a participant in the Gloucester […]

This week, the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) hosted its inaugural Major Cities Collaborative. The event welcomed 47 professionals from the top 50 most populated cities nationwide. The gathering aimed to showcase presentations, answer questions, and foster discussions on the pressing issues at the intersection of law enforcement and public health. For PAARI’s […]