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Breaking Down the Barriers – Justice (Forensics) Peer Support (IN PERSON)

  • Stand Together and Recover 2502 East Washington Street Phoenix, AZ, 85034 United States (map)

THIS WILL BE AN IN PERSON COURSE.

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 and/or family 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 8-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

Earlier Event: August 22
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Later Event: August 27
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