BOSTON, MA May 30, 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is pleased to announce the deserving recipients of the 2023 Leadership Awards.  Since its inception in 2015, PAARI has flourished into a nationally recognized movement in the field of deflection and has partnered with over 650 law enforcement agencies to date. […]

Boston, MA May 1, 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is excited to announce the appointment of Louis E. Baxter, Sr., M.D. to its board beginning in May. As a member of the board, Dr. Baxter will aid in the decision-making processes that affect PAARI programming on a daily basis. “I […]

  BOSTON, MA April 24, 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is excited to announce the upcoming guests for the Partner Spotlight Series, a program launched in 2023 that highlights a deserving partner once per month who is running an excellent PAARI model program. The series takes place on the last […]

  Boston, MA April, 4th 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is excited to announce the appointment of Annette Kahrs to the Executive Board effective immediately. As a member of the board, Kahrs will aid in the decision-making processes that affect PAARI programming on a daily basis.  “I am a believer […]