A forensic (or ReEntry) peer recovery support specialist provides assistance and guidance to individuals who have experienced mental health issues, trauma, substance abuse, or other addictions and also dealing with the criminal justice system. They leverage their own lived experiences to offer empathetic support and help others navigate challenges. This role is crucial in promoting resilience and recovery for those dealing with legal issues. Our specialized training course includes topics on: Basic Principles of Forensic Peer Recovery Workers, Sequential Intercept Model, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health Basics, Whole Health Recovery, Addiction Recovery Models, Ethics, Cultural Competence, and more! Course Writers are degreed and credentialed mental health and substance abuse profess· nals who have worked for jails, prisons, VA Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Children and Family Services, Drug Court, private practice and more.
To enroll in the $99 online course for non-offenders, please submit a written request through our contact form. Once received, we will send you an invoice and login details via email. To sponsor an inmate, please reach out to Go ParaPro Services, the PARfessionals' Correctional Education Partner, by visiting their website.Click here to download the detailed brochure and syllabus. Please note, prices are subject to change.