Michael Torch

NCFADS Speaker Michael Torch

Michael Torch

MA, LADC

Biography

 Michael Torch is a Criminologist and addiction treatment provider with over 35 years of experience.  He is a Senior Technology Transfer Specialist with Brown University/New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center in its efforts to disseminate Evidence-Based Practices.  He was recognized by the New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor’s Association in 2002 with its “ Life Time Achievement Award”. Mike is currently working in Outpatient Practice and Behavioral Health consultation. Michael has been a trainer of alcohol and drug counselors for over 30 years and presently serves on the faculty of Brown University/New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center and the New England School of Addiction Studies.  He has extensive experience treating chemically dependent adolescents and trauma victims. His professional experience includes practice in public schools, correctional environments, treating law enforcement personnel, inpatient chemical dependency programs, outpatient practice and as a consultant to a First Nation Healing Program.  He currently serves as a member of the US Probation Service’s New England Critical Incident Stress Management Team. He is also a certified Trainer with The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. and provided Critical Incident Stress Debriefing to the Boston Police Department subsequent to the Marathon Bombing.

Session(s)

Main Session: Wednesday-Friday
Utilizing Criminogenic Risk Assessment to Develop Effective Treatment Plans