September 5th, 2024- Maine Statewide Convening
PAARI hosted our Maine Statewide Virtual Convening in partnership with Volunteers of America New England on September 5th, 2024. This was an opportunity for all Maine partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection.
August 27th, 2024- Partner Program Spotlight- Hub Situation Table
On August 27th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series featured Scott Allen from Cordata Healthcare Innovations, who provided an overview of Hub Situation Tables. During the event we also highlighted Tricia Hamilton, a Community Policing Advocate for the Frankfort, KY Police Department, and Capt. Joel Goodwin of the Corvallis, OR Police Department, who will spoke about their experiences with implementing Hubs for this month’s partner spotlight.
August 15th, 2024- PAARI 101
This 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.
August 13th, 2024- Massachusetts Statewide Convening
PAARI hosted a Massachusetts Statewide Virtual Convening on June 13,2024. This was an opportunity for all Massachusetts partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection.
August 8th, 2024- Tri-State Convening
PAARI hosted a Tri-State Virtual Convening on August 8,2024. This was an opportunity for all our Tri-State partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection.
July 30th, 2024- Partner Program Spotlight- Johnson County, KS Co-Responder Program
On July 30th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of July were Jessica Murphy (Deputy Division Director, Emergency Services Johnson Co. KS Mental Health Center) and Sgt. Stewart Brought (Overland Park KS Police Department) joined by Haven as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight. They discussed the Johnson County, KS Co-Responder Program.
July 18th, 2024- PAARI 101
This 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.
July 10th, 2024- Effect of Drug Market Interventions on Overdoses (NE CDC/HIDTA )
On July 10 the Massachusetts ORS Team hosted a webinar on the Effect of Drug Market Disruptions on Overdose. In this webinar the key learning objectives included:
Gain an understanding of current research on the effects of drug market disruptions on overdose rates. Discover strategies that local police departments can implement after a drug seizure, focusing on public health and safety partnerships. Learn how to apply principles from the CDC’s Opioid Rapid Response Program (ORRP) following drug seizures.
July 9th, 2024- South Caroline Statewide Convening
PAARI hosted a South Carolina Statewide Virtual Convening on June 13,2024. This was an opportunity for all South Carolina partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection.
June 25th, 2024- Partner Program Spotlight- Tucson Police Department CORE Unit
On June 25th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of June were Capt. Stacie Schaner, (Community Engagement Division, Tuscon Police Department) and Lt. Matt Brady (Community Engagement Division, Tuscon Police Department) as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight. They discussed the Tuscon Police Department CORE Unit.
June 18th, 2024- Minnesota Statewide Convening
PAARI hosted a special edition of our Minnesota Virtual Convening. This was an opportunity to learn about Opioid Settlement Funds resources, and for partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection.
June 13th, 2024- Wisconsin Statewide Convening
PAARI hosted a Wisconsin Statewide Virtual Convening on June 13,2024. This was an opportunity for all Wisconsin partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection.
June 6th, 2024- Maine Statewide Convening
PAARI hosted our Maine Statewide Virtual Convening in partnership with Volunteers of America New England on June 6, 2024. This was an opportunity for all Maine partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Information was shared by Gordon Smith, Director State of Maine Opioid Response about the Opioid Settlement Funds. and resources from the Council of State Governments Community Justice Center.
May 28th, 2024- Partner Program Spotlight- Lucas County D.A.R.T
On May 28th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of May were Karl Schwemley, (Deputy DART Officer Lucas County Sheriff’s Office) and Steve Rogers (DART Lieutenant Lucas County Sheriff’s Office) as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight. They discussed the Lucas County D.A.R.T program.
May 14th, 2024- Massachusetts Statewide Convening
Our Massachusetts Convening on May 9th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for Massachusetts communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
May 9th, 2024- New York Statewide Convening
Our New York Convening on May 9th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for New York communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
April 30th, 2024- Partner Program Spotlight- South Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit & Project FORT
On April 30th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of April were South Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit & Project FORT. Our guest speakers were Dennis Lowe, (Commander, South Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit), Scott Duff (Director, Fairfield County Overdose Response Team) and Alison Lamp (Peer Supporter, Project FORT) as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight.
April 16, 2024 – New Jersey Statewide Convening
Our New Jersey Convening on April 16th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for New Jersey communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
April 9, 2024 – South Carolina Statewide Convening
Our South Carolina Convening on April 9th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for South Carolina communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
March 26th, 2024- Partner Program Spotlight- Jeffersontown Kentucky PD
On March 26th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of March was Jeffersontown, Kentucky PD. Our guest speakers were Tia Pank, MSSW., Amanda Chapman and Chief Ricks Sanders as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight.
March 19, 2024 – Minnesota Statewide Convening
Our Minnesota Convening on March 19th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for Minnesota communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
March 14, 2024 – Wisconsin Statewide Convening
Our Wisconsin Convening on March 14th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for Wisconsin communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
March 7, 2024 – Maine Statewide Convening
PAARI hosted our Maine Statewide Virtual Convening. This was an opportunity for all Maine partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection.
VOA, LEAD National Bureau, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney for District 6 and Know your OPTIONS are among the speakers for this event!
February 27, 2024 – Partner Program Spotlight- Denver’s Behavioral Health Response
On February 27th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of February was Denver STAR speaking on the topic of (Denver’s Behavioral Health Response) and includes guest speakers from Denver Police Department and Wellpower. We welcomed Chris Richardson, and Samantha Rabins as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight.
February 13, 2024 – Massachusetts Statewide Convening
Our Massachusetts Convening on Febraury 13th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for Massachusetts communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
February 8, 2024 – New York Statewide Convening
Our New York Statewide Convening on Febraury 8th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for New York communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
January 30, 2024- Partner Program Spotlight – Life-Saving Technologies to Combat the Current and Future Opioid Crisis
On January 30th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of January was MD-Bio speaking on the topic of (Life-Saving Technologies to Combat the Current and Future Opioid Crisis) and includes a wide variety of guest speakers from MD-BIO, DetectaChem, Ret. Special Agent DEA, & MA Police Officer. We welcomed Courtney Powell, Matthew Gutwill, Michael Cashman, and Greg Giuntini as speakers for this month partner spotlight.
January 9, 2024 – South Carolina Statewide Convening
Our South Carolina Statewide Convening on January 9th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for South Carolina communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
December 19, 2023 – Minnesota Statewide Convening
Our Minnesota Statewide Convening on December 19th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for Minnesota communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
November 28, 2023- Partner Program Spotlight – Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Sgt. Jose Gomez, Kisha Lorio (Harris County, Texas)
On November 28th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series featured the Harris County Sheriff’s Office highlighting its Behavioral Health and Police Responses. Some key programs highlighted were Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) and Clinician Officer Remote Evaluation (CORE). They discussed how the Partnership with the Harris County Sheriff Office was established and some of the benefits of this collaboration.
November 1, 2023-Keeping In Compliance With Federal Law When Detaining Inmates With SUD Who Are In MAT Treatment
On November 1st, PAARI led a webinar with Greg Dorchak ( Assistant United States Attorney U.S Attorneys Office, Massachusetts) to discuss Keeping In Compliance With Federal Law When Detaining Inmates With SUD Who Are In MAT Treatment.
October 31, 2023 – Partner Program Spotlight – Sgt. Meg Hamilton, Ret. Capt Joe Balles and Janae Goodrich (Madison Police Department)
On October 31st, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series featured the Madison Police Department highlighting its Pathways to Recovery project. The project implements two pathways. One is the Addiction Resource Team, one of the department’s three flagship diversion and deflection programs. This team utilizes a police officer from Madison PD and a peer specialist from Safe Communities to follow up with those who have experienced a non-fatal overdose or other precipitating event that brought them in contact with the police or fire departments. The purpose of the team is to provide harm-reduction materials and connect individuals to recovery resources.
October 10, 2023- Xylazine 102 Webinar
PAARI has been working with research partners Brandeis University and Thomas Jefferson University to develop a response to the emerging threat of xylazine. This animal sedative is being mixed into opioids and other stimulants (often called “tranq” on the streets). We are committed to ensuring our partners are well-informed and equipped with the best practices to address this issue in your community.
This webinar will specifically concentrate on wound care and community responses to Xylazine, building upon the material previously presented in the Xylazine 101 For Public Safety Webinars.
September 26, 2023- Partner Program Spotlight – Hamilton County QRT, Ohio
On September 26th, PAARI highlighted Captain Tom Fallon and Meagan Guthrie. The Quick Response Team (QRT) is a co-responder deflection program that provides community-based substance use, mental health, homelessness, and other needs-based services, with the immediate goal of connecting Hamilton County residents with the most appropriate care specific to their needs.
September 12, 2023 – Maine Statewide Convening
In Collaboration with the Volunteers of America, Northern New England, PAARI hosted a second Maine Statewide Convening. This event offers individuals who are actively involved in developing non-arrest pathways to treatment and recovery an excellent opportunity to learn from others, exchange resources, and engage in discussions about overcoming obstacles.This statewide convening shared what worked for Maine communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state
August 29, 2023- Partner Program Spotlight – Anne Arundel County Crisis Response Team
On August 29th, PAARI highlighted Jennifer Corbin and Lt. Steven Thomas. In response to the growing need for crisis services and the desire to serve individuals in the least restrictive setting, AACMHA developed the CRS to provide an array of behavioral health options and supports for individuals in distress.
August 8, 2023- Xylazine 101 Webinar
PAARI has been working with research partners Brandeis University and Thomas Jefferson University to develop a response to the emerging threat of xylazine. This animal sedative is being mixed into opioids and other stimulants (often called “tranq” on the streets). As xylazine has been found in an increasing number of overdose deaths around the country, leading to serious skin wounds and safety concerns related to extended heavy sedation. We want to make sure our partners feel well-informed about this emerging threat and are equipped with some best practices on how to address it in your community.
Our webinar will include a presentation by Jason Bienert, a wound care nurse who has been featured in the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal for his work on xylazine.
July 25, 2023- Partner Program Spotlight – Connie Priddy (Cabell County EMS)
On July 25th, PAARI highlighted Connie Priddy the Director of Quality Compliance at Cabell County EMS. Cabell County Emergency Medical Services. Since 1974 CCEMS has been providing the citizens of Cabell County and the City of Huntington West Virginia with quality emergency medical and rescue technical services.
June 27th, 2023 – Partner Program Spotlight – Sarko Gergerian (Winthrop Clear)
On June 27th, PAARI highlighted Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian and Meredith Hurley. Lt. Gergerian and Ms. Hurley are founding members of the Community and Law Enforcement Assisted Recovery Program (C.L.E.A.R.). C.L.E.A.R. is a network of community partners, at the Winthrop Police Department and the Winthrop Health Department, that ensures individuals seeking support for substance use disorders or mental health are connected to community-based service providers.
June 20, 2023 – Minnesota Statewide Convening
Our Minnesota Statewide Convening on June 20th. This event was designed for those committed to forging alternative paths to treatment and recovery, offering a platform to learn from fellow participants, exchange valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles. This statewide convening shared what worked for Minnesota communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state.
June 07, 2023 – Maine Statewide Convening
In Collaboration with the Volunteers of America, Northern New England, PAARI hosted a Maine Statewide Convening. This event offers individuals who are actively involved in developing non-arrest pathways to treatment and recovery an excellent opportunity to learn from others, exchange resources, and engage in discussions about overcoming obstacles.This statewide convening shared what worked for Maine communities, what other communities may be lacking, and open the floor to other programs in the state
May 30, 2023- Partner Program Spotlight – Corporal Erica Valvano (Hope One)
On May 30th, PAARI highlighted Corporal Erica Valvano. The Hope One mobile substance use recovery and resource outreach vehicle contributes to their “Stigma-Free” campaign that promotes sensitivity and support to people struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Corporal Erica Valvano is passionate about breaking down the stigma surrounding substance abuse and mental illness so that people feel cared for as they seek treatment and support.
April 25, 2023 – Partner Program Spotlight – Dan Cortez (Chelsea Police Department)
On April 25th, PAARI highlighted Dan Cortez Community Engagement Specialist – HUB Manager at Chelsea Police Department. Chelsea, as part of the City’s public health response to the opiate crisis, first responders and harm-reduction professionals visit individuals that have recently experienced an overdose. The aim is to guide individuals to treatment options and ultimately a path to recovery. Overdose awareness and support is also provided to family members.
March 28, 2023 – Partner Program Spotlight – Jeff Tate (Shakopee Police Department)
On March 28th, PAARI highlighted Chief Jeff Tate, Chief of Police at Shakopee Police Department. Shakopee’s Recovery Assistance Program first launched in 2016 with the goal of providing scholarships to Shakopee residents seeking drug or alcohol treatment.
March 16, 2023 – PAARI 101
Our monthly webinar, 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
March 07, 2023 – Maine Statewide Convening
February 28, 2023 – PAARI Partner Spotlight- Plymouth County Outreach
On February 28th, PAARI highlighted Vicky Butler and Mike Skowyra. Plymouth County Outreach is a multi-faceted collaboration of the 27 municipal police departments in Plymouth County, as well as Bridgewater State University Police Department, working together with Recovery Coaches and community organizations, and coalitions to make treatment, resources, and harm reduction tools more accessible to those living with substance use disorder and their loved ones.
February 21, 2023 – Training- Making Drug Seizure Data Actionable
On February 21st, PAARI led a webinar with Stephanie Rubel ( Director of Opioid Rapid Response for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) & Dr. Bradley Ray ( RTI International) as they present emerging research around market disruptions in the illegal and illicit markets.
January 31, 2023 – PAARI Partner Spotlight- Families Against Narcotics / Hope Not Handcuffs Michigan
On January 31st, PAARI highlighted Judge Linda Davis. Hope Not Handcuffs was created by Judge Linda Davis, former District Court Judge in Macomb County Michigan and Executive Director of the Michigan-based Families Against Narcotics (FAN). Since the inception of FAN in 2007, the organization has grown to over 22 chapters throughout the Michigan.
October 24, 2022 – Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds Webinar
August 18, 2022 – PAARI 101
Our monthly webinar, 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.
July 28, 2022 – Lunch & Learn: PAARI Recovery Corps
May 24, 2022 – Successes, Obstacles, and Lessons Learned in Police Deflection Programs
May 24, 2022 – Leadership in Police Deflection Programs
