The Logical Next Step in Drug Policy | Ben Scher | TEDxUW

Ben works for a local Vancouver non-profit which operates emergency shelters, supportive housing units and supervised consumption sites and in September 2021 is beginning his PhD in the field of Social Policy. In his doctoral research, Ben will be undertaking a global comparative analysis on the ways in which law enforcement and public health agencies could better serve their communities through purposeful collaboration. Acutely aware of the rising overdose rates in many parts of the world, Ben is passionate about producing research and directing policy that can help governments in their efforts to address the complex health, environmental and socio-economic needs of the often homeless community members impacted by the overdose crisis. Ben works for a local Vancouver non-profit which operates emergency shelters, supportive housing units and supervised consumption sites and in September 2021 is beginning his PhD in the field of Social Policy. In his doctoral research, Ben will be undertaking a global comparative analysis on the ways in which law enforcement and public health agencies could better serve their communities through purposeful collaboration. Acutely aware of the rising overdose rates in many parts of the world, Ben is passionate about producing research and directing policy that can help governments in their efforts to address the complex health, environmental and socio-economic needs of the often homeless community members impacted by the overdose crisis. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx