April 29, 2025: Spotlight Series
This month’s Spotlight Series will feature the Cayce Fire Department in South Carolina and their innovative Muffin Cares program. The program, Animal-Assisted Interventions with Muffin the Therapy Horse, has been a remarkable success. Muffin has played a key role in starting conversations about why overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in Lexington County.
May 6, 2025: Major Cities Learning Collaborative
This event is an opportunity for agencies in major cities to share how they are implementing non-arrest programs for those with substance use disorder and to connect with other agencies involved in similar work across the nation. See if your city ranks in the top 50 most populated cities HERE and register below:
May 8, 2025: Tri-State Convening
PAARI will be hosting our convening for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. This is an opportunity for all tri-state partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register now using the link below:
May 13, 2025: Massachusetts Statewide Convening
PAARI will be hosting our Massachusetts Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all Massachusetts partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register now using the link below:
May 13, 2025: Lived Experience Council
Join us for the Lived Experience Council meeting for this month. We believe those closest to a problem sometimes have the best solutions. If you are interested in applying to join the council by clicking on the link below and registering for our next meeting.
May 22, 2025: West Virginia Statewide Convening
PAARI will be hosting our West Virginia Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all West Virginia partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register now using the link below:
May 27, 2025: Spotlight Series
Once a month we highlight a partner who is running an excellent PAARI model program. Register at the link below:
June 4, 2025: PAARI Pro Office Hours
PAARI Pros offer expertise across a wide range of topics, helping peers overcome challenges, develop new initiatives, and enhance their impact. Whether you’re looking for tailored advice or solutions to specific obstacles, PAARI Pros are here to help. Our quarterly “Ask a PAARI Pro” office hours offer a space for you to get your questions answered and learn from others in the field. Register now using the link below:
June 5, 2025: Maine Statewide Convening
PAARI will be co-hosting our Maine Virtual Convening with VOA Northern New England. This is an opportunity for all Maine partners and prospective partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register now using the link below:
June 10, 2025: Lived Experience Council
Join us for the Lived Experience Council meeting for this month. We believe those closest to a problem sometimes have the best solutions. If you are interested in applying to join the council by clicking on the link below and registering for our next meeting.
June 12, 2025: Wisconsin Statewide Convening
PAARI will be hosting our Wisconsin Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all Wisconsin partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register Now using the link below:
June 17, 2025: Minnesota Statewide Convening
PAARI will be hosting our Minnesota Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all Minnesota partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register Now using the link below:
June 19, 2025: PAARI 101
This bi-monthly webinar is an opportunity for individuals and departments to hear more about the history of non-arrest deflection models, PAARI’s partners’ programs, and the benefits of joining PAARI.
June 24, 2025: Spotlight Series
Once a month we highlight a partner who is running an excellent PAARI model program. Join us by registering at the link below:
Upcoming ORN Events
The following selection of ORN trainings and events are sponsored by ORN partner organizations. Follow the links for more information. The link will guide you to the website page to view all available trainings and events you can register for.
Training Opportunities
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