Michael Torch, MA
A Criminologist and addiction treatment provider with over 40 years of experience. Has extensive experience treating chemically dependent adolescents and trauma victims. Currently providing Behavioral Health consultation and training, with a focus on the Criminal Justice/Treatment interface. His professional experience includes practice in public schools, correctional environments,treating law enforcement personnel, inpatient chemical dependency programs and outpatient practice. Certified Trainer with The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Heather Gagnon, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Has experience in developing and leading several trainings. Conducted clinical and administrative supervision throughout her time in corrections. Trainer for several evidence-based programs that focus on reducing the risk of recidivism for offenders. Has experience working with both the male and female incarcerated population as well as experience working with offenders on probation.
Jaime Richardson, MSW, LADC, LCSW
Worked for the Connecticut Department of Correction for 20 years in various supervisory capacities and with multiple diverse populations at several facilities. Holds a Masters in Social Work and is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Has experience providing training related to working with justice involved individuals and alcohol and drug disorders in multiple states and settings.
Marie-Clare (Mollie) Brown, MSW, LCSW
Mollie Brown has worked in the field of criminal justice since 2014. As an associate of Re-Entry Resources Counseling, she worked in the Vermont State Treatment Program for Sexual Abusers providing evidence-based risk reduction services to incarcerated individuals. She has facilitated trainings since 2017 on topics such as group skills, boundaries, and curriculum-specific facilitation. She is passionate about applying a justice-informed, trauma-responsive lens to her work with rehabilitative programs serving prison and community supervision populations. Mollie has a master’s degree in social work and holds active independent clinical licenses in Vermont and California.
Patricia (Tricia) Parrow, MA
Tricia is currently an Interventionist with the Vermont Department of Corrections, Sex Offender Treatment Program and has more than 6 years of experience delivering manualized Evidence-Based Criminogenic Risk Reduction Interventions in both community and institutional settings for the State of Vermont to both male and female offender populations. She has a BA in Criminology and the Criminal Justice System and a MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation.