On February 14, 2023, The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) hosted a virtual statewide convening among Massachusetts law enforcement agencies. This convening was designed to allow Massachusetts PAARI partners to connect with like-minded agencies in implementing non-arrest programming for those with substance use disorder. The convening began with Zoe Grover-Scicchitano, Executive Director of […]
PAARI Announces 2023 Public Safety Council
BOSTON, MA February 13, 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is pleased to announce the 2023 Public Safety Council. Led by Board Member and retired Arlington Police Chief, Frederick Ryan, the council is built directly into PAARI’s leadership and decision-making structure. PAARI believes that law enforcement has a vital role in […]
PAARI Attends QRT Deflection and Outreach Summit
On January 26-27, Zoe Grover-Scicchitano, Executive Director, and Brittney Garrett, Director of Public Safety Training & Outreach, of PAARI attended the 2nd Annual Quick Response Team (QRT) Deflection and Outreach Summit. The conference gathered like-minded stakeholders to discuss successes in prevention programming, treatment and recovery, interdiction, and harm reduction. The 1.5-day conference was held at […]
