Arizona State University
College of Public Programs
Principal Investigator:
Michael S. Shafer, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
School of Social Work
College of Public Programs
Mail Code 3220
500 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2135
Office: 602-496-1479
michael.shafer@asu.edu
Other Investigators:
David Duffee, Ph.D.
Cassia Spohn, Ph.D.
Criminal Justice Co-PI:
Barbara Broderick
Arizona Superior Court Maricopa County
Chief Probation Officer
Adult Probation Division
620 W Jackson, Suite 3098
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Office: 602-506-7244
bbroderi@apd.maricopa.gov
The Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy is a research and training center affiliated with the College of Public Programs at Arizona State University. The Center engages in a variety of initiatives and programs as it strives to inform and influence public policy, programs and practices to support those with behavioral health disabilities by synthesizing and transforming information and promoting new insight and understanding of crucial societal issues. CABHP focuses on three goals:
- Conduct policy-informing research and evaluation studies that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and comprehensiveness of policies and programs serving persons with behavioral health disorders.
- Stimulate development of sustainable pre-service educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to meet the demands of a growing workforce in the behavioral health field.
Promote excellence in the delivery of behavioral health services among state and local agencies through program development, technical assistance and in-service education and professional development.