Peer Support Within the Criminal Justice System Training

July 27-29, 2026

9 am - 4:30 pm each day

Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System (FPS) offers a person-centered, strength-based support system offered to individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring challenges becomes involved in the justice system. This curriculum is structured based on the Sequential Intercept Model with initial contact with law enforcement all the way through re-entry into the community after release from incarceration.

What does a Forensic Peer do?

• Support people during their involvement during the criminal justice system
• Promote recovery principles including self-advocacy
• Advocate for recipients of behavioral health care when they are unable to advocate for themselves
• Educate all stakeholders in the Criminal Justice System about Mental Health Recovery
• Inspire hope through shared life experiences 
• Appropriate setting for Forensic Peer Support
• Crisis Intervention Teams
• State Hospitals
• Emergency Rooms
• Jails/Prisons
• Courts/Specialty Courts
• Halfway Houses
• Mental Health Offices
• Community Settings

*YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS CLASS AND BE APPROVED BEFORE ENTRY *

Peer Support Within The Criminal Justice System Application-July 27-29, 2026 – Fill out form