Courtesy of CNN – this is a video of the program we built under the stewardship of Christopher Donelan, Sheriff of Franklin County MA (FCSO).
The overrepresentation of people struggling with addiction and mental health is a well-known problem. If incarceration continues to be part of the solution, resourcing institutions to provide evidence-based treatment and transitional support post-release is clearly a more effective public health strategy than “tough on crime” strategies. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has made great strides toward this end, working to improve the lives of clients, their families, and the community.
Levin Schwartz, LICSW received his master’s degree from Smith College School for Social Work and his BA from UMass. Levin, and his company, provide services at the intersection of wellness, addiction, mental health, and trauma. In 2019 he was recognized by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Massachusetts Chapter with "Greatest Contribution to Social Work '' award and in 2021 was a National Institute of Health LEAP Scholar (Learning Experience to Advance Practice).
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