Biography for David H. Kerr, Founder and President Emeritus of Integrity House
David Kerr established Integrity House, the nationally recognized premier provider of substance abuse treatment and support services, in 1968 in one of the toughest inner cities, Newark, N.J.
This important work emanated from David’s experiences as a New Jersey State Parole Officer and as a response to the growing heroin epidemic and living with addicts in recovery for two years in the late 60’s.
In 1981, Kerr authored the first national definition of the Therapeutic Community treatment modality, and today Integrity House stands as a national and international prototype for drug addiction recovery.
Integrity House, with locations in Newark and Secaucus, N.J., provides treatment and recovery support services to more than 1,700 addicts per year. Kerr is recognized on a local, state and national level as a leader in drug addiction treatment and recovery.
David holds a B.A. in Psychology from Lehigh University and a M.A. in Sociology from the New School for Social Research. David is married to Linda Kerr, and they have three children and eight grandchildren.
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