This course will run from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on January 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, and 19. Registrations for this course is closed to University of Arizona Workforce FUTRE Program Participants only. This course will be held online to allow for Covid-19 precautions.

People who have experienced justice involvement and incarceration face unique hardships and challenges in society. Research shows that the level of support an individual receives directly influences how a person navigates their path to community integration. In this immersive course, peer support professionals will gain invaluable knowledge and develop critical intervention skills to support individuals re-entering the community after incarceration.

AT THE END OF THIS 16-HOUR COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Reduce recidivism by facilitating successful reentry of the individuals served

• Outline the inner workings of the criminal justice system

• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions at various points of contact

• Analyze the unique challenges and opportunities of reentry

• Explain the relationship between trauma-informed care and justice involvement

• Formulate how to support individuals as they navigate reentry