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Michael Shafer is a Professor at Arizona State University's College of Public Service and Community Solutions, specifically affiliated with the School of Social Work. He also holds appointments in the Center for Health Information Research and the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. As founding director of the Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, he has led 25 years of research on behavioral healthcare innovation.
- Education: Ph.D. in Education, Virginia Commonwealth University (1988)
Research Focus: Shafer specializes in implementation science for behavioral health, particularly in
- Telemedicine training for substance abuse counselors
- Mental health courts
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Correctional and child welfare systems
Article Trends show sustained focus on correctional health, child welfare, and health service implementation across substance abuse treatment, homelessness, and co-occurring disorders.
Awards & Grants
- U.S. Department of Justice recognition for crisis intervention training
- $45M+ in grants for behavioral health capacity building
- NIH/NIDA, SAMHSA, and state agency funding
Leadership includes directing the Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy and serving on multiple university and community task forces. He teaches graduate courses in research methods and substance use disorder treatment.
